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384 What You’ll Learn How scientists study oceans, how the oceans formed, and where they are located. How the physical and chemical properties of seawater differ from those of freshwater. What causes tides, waves, and ocean currents. Why It’s Important More than 71 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans. These vast bodies of water affect weather, climate, food supplies, recreation, global trade, and marine life, such as this hump- back whale in Paradise Bay, Antarctica. Physical Oceanography Physical Oceanography 15 15 To learn more about oceanography, visit the Earth Science Web Site at ear thgeu.com

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384

What Yoursquoll Learnbull How scientists study

oceans how the oceansformed and where theyare located

bull How the physical andchemical properties ofseawater differ fromthose of freshwater

bull What causes tideswaves and ocean currents

Why Itrsquos ImportantMore than 71 percent ofEarthrsquos surface is coveredby oceans These vastbodies of water affectweather climate foodsupplies recreationglobal trade and marinelife such as this hump-back whale in ParadiseBay Antarctica

PhysicalOceanographyPhysicalOceanography

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To learn more aboutoceanography visit theEarth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

151 The Oceans 385

Earth is often referred to as theldquoblue planetrdquo because so much of itssurface is made up of water If youstudy a globe or a photograph ofEarth taken from space you canclearly see that oceans cover muchmore of Earth than landmasses doThis activity will help you to quantifythe amount of water on Earthrsquos surface

1 Stretch a piece of string about 1 min length around the equator of aglobe

2 Use a blue marker to color the sec-tions of the string that cross theoceans

3 Measure the length of theglobersquos equator then measurethe length of each blue sectionon the string Add the lengthsof the blue sections

4 Divide the total length of theblue sections by the length ofthe globersquos equator

Observe What percentage ofthe globersquos equator is made up ofoceans What percentage of theglobersquos equator is made up ofland Study the globe again Are theoceans separate bodies of water or dothey interconnect Describe yourobservations in your science journal

Measure EarthrsquosLand and Water

Discovery LabDiscovery Lab

OBJECTIVES

bull Identify methods used byscientists to study Earthrsquosoceans

bull Discuss the origin andcomposition of theoceans

bull Describe the distributionof oceans and major seas

VOCABULARY

oceanographyside-scan sonarsea level

Since prehistoric times people have used Earthrsquos oceans for traveland recreation and to obtain food Early Polynesians andPhoenicians were accomplished sailors who discovered new landsand sea routes for commerce These seafarers acquired considerableknowledge of the oceans but they lacked the technology to explorethe ocean depths Such exploration had to wait until the late 1800swhen the British Challenger expedition became the first research shipto use relatively sophisticated measuring devices to study the oceansChallenger also was the first expedition devoted exclusively to the sci-entific study of Earthrsquos oceans known as oceanography The disci-pline of oceanography is usually considered to have started with theChallenger

MODERN OCEANOGRAPHYThe Challenger expedition investigated ocean currents water temper-ature and chemical composition seafloor sediments and topography

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and marine life The expedition used nets bottom dredges and othertools to gather enough research to fill 50 thick volumes Later expe-ditions such as that of the German research ship Meteor in the 1920sused sonar for the first time to map the seafloor features of the SouthAtlantic Ocean including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Sonar stands forsound navigation and ranging It uses the return time of an echo andthe known velocity of sound in water to determine water depth Thevelocity of sound in water is 1500 ms To determine ocean depth ina particular place scientists send a sonar signal to the ocean floorand time its return or echo They multiply the time by 1500 msthen divide by 2 to calculate the distance to the ocean floor Figure15-1 has more information about sonar

Advanced Technology Recent technological advances such as the one shown in Figure 15-2 have tremendously expanded scien-tific knowledge of the oceans Satellites such as the TopexPoseidon continually monitor the oceanrsquos surface temperatures cur-rents and wave conditions Submersibles or underwater vesselsinvestigate the deepest ocean trenches Large portions of the seafloorhave been mapped using side-scan sonar a technique that directssound waves to the seafloor at an angle so that the sides of under-water hills and other topographic features can be mapped Yoursquoll

386 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Figure 15-1 A shipequipped with sonar cangather data about deep-lake and ocean-floor fea-tures (A) Computers usethe resulting data to makemaps of underwater fea-tures such as this color-enhanced map of LakeTahoe in Nevada (B)

A B

learn more about seafloor topography in the next chapter For nowletrsquos examine what all the various oceanography studies have taughtus about the oceanrsquos origin and composition

ORIGIN OF THE OCEANSHave you ever wondered whether Earth has always had oceansSeveral geological clues indicate that oceans have existed almostsince the beginning of geologic history Studies of radioactive iso-topes indicate that Earth is about 46 billion years old Scientists havefound rocks nearly as old that formed from sediments deposited inwater Ancient lava flows are another cluemdashsome of these lava flowshave glassy crusts that form only when molten lava is chilled rapidlyunder water Radioactive studies and lava flows offer evidence thatthere has been abundant water throughout Earthrsquos geologic history

Where did the water come from Scientists hypothesize thatEarthrsquos water could have originated from two sources Comets suchas the one shown in Figure 15-3 travel throughout the solar systemand occasionally collide with Earth These impacts release water pos-sibly enough to have filled the ocean basins over geologic time Inaddition studies of meteorites which are composed of the samematerial that may have formed the early planets indicate that mete-orites contain up to 05 percent water If the early Earth containedthe same percentage of water it would have been more than suffi-cient to form the early oceans However some mechanism must haveexisted to allow the water to rise from deep in Earthrsquos interior to itssurface Scientists theorize that that mechanism was volcanism

Figure 15-2 The TopexPoseidon satellite orbits1331 km above Earth gathering data about the oceans

151 The Oceans 387

Figure 15-3 Comets suchas Hyakutake are composedof dust and rock particlesmixed with frozen waterand gases Early in Earthrsquosgeologic history collisionswith comets may havereleased water that over an extremely long period of time formed the first oceans

Figure 15-4 In addition tocomets water for Earthrsquosearly oceans may have comefrom volcanic eruptions Anintense period of volcanismoccurred shortly after theplanet formed This volcan-ism released large quanti-ties of water vapor andother gases into the atmo-sphere The water vaporeventually condensed intooceans

Volcanism During volcanic eruptions significant quantities ofgases are emitted These volcanic gases consist mostly of water vaporand carbon dioxide Shortly after the formation of Earth when theyoung planet was much hotter than it is today an episode of massiveviolent volcanism took place over the course of perhaps several hun-dred million years As shown in Figure 15-4 this volcanism releasedhuge amounts of water vapor carbon dioxide and other gases whichcombined to form Earthrsquos early atmosphere As Earthrsquos crust cooledthe water vapor gradually condensed into oceans By the time theoldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years ago Earthrsquosoceans may have been close to their present size Water is still beingadded to the hydrosphere by volcanism but some water molecules inthe atmosphere are continually being destroyed by ultraviolet radia-tion from the Sun These two processes balance each other What doyou think would happen over geologic time if they didnrsquot

DISTRIBUTION OF EARTHrsquoS WATERThe oceans contain 97 percent of the water found on Earth Another3 percent is freshwater located in the frozen ice caps of Greenlandand Antarctica and in rivers lakes and underground sources Thepercentage of ice on Earth has varied over geologic time from nearzero to perhaps as much as 10 percent of the hydrosphere Thusglobal sea level which is the level of the oceansrsquo surfaces has risenand fallen by hundreds of meters in response to melting ice duringwarm periods and expanding glaciers during ice ages Otherprocesses that affect sea level are tectonic forces that lift or lower por-tions of the seafloor A rising seafloor causes a rise in sea level while

388 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Carbon dioxideHydrogen

Chlorine Water vaporNitrogen

Equator

a sinking seafloor causes sea level to drop At present average globalsea level is slowly rising at a rate of 1 to 2 mm per year in response tomelting glaciers

The Blue Planet As shown in the image of Earth in Figure 15-5Earth is known as the ldquoblue planetrdquo for good reasonmdashapproximately71 percent of its surface is covered by oceans The average depth ofthese oceans is 3800 m Earthrsquos landmasses are like huge islandsalmost entirely surrounded by water Because most landmasses arein the northern hemisphere oceans cover only 61 percent of the sur-face there However 81 percent of the southern hemisphere is cov-ered by water Figure 15-6 shows the distribution of water in thenorthern and southern hemispheres Note that all the oceans arereally one vast interconnected body of water They have beendivided into specific oceans and seas largely because of historic andgeographic considerations

151 The Oceans 389

Figure 15-5 The vast inter-connected oceans of Earththe ldquoblue planetrdquo canclearly be seen in this com-puter image The colors rep-resent the speeds of oceancurrents Red is the fastestblue is the slowest

Equator

Figure 15-6 The northernhemisphere is covered byslightly more water thanland (A) The southern hemisphere however is covered mainly by water (B)A B

Major Oceans As Figure 15-7 shows there are three majoroceans the Pacific the Atlantic and the Indian The Pacific Ocean isthe largest Containing roughly half of Earthrsquos seawater it is largerthan all of Earthrsquos landmasses combined The second-largest oceanthe Atlantic extends for more than 20 000 km from Antarctica to thearctic circle North of the arctic circle the Atlantic Ocean is oftenreferred to as the Arctic Ocean The third-largest ocean the Indianis located mainly in the southern hemisphere The storm-lashedregion surrounding Antarctica south of 50deg south latitude is knownas the Antarctic Ocean

Sea Ice The Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are cov-ered by vast expanses of sea ice particularly duringthe winter In summer the ice breaks up somewhat asshown in Figure 15-8 Ice is less dense than water soit floats When sea-ice crystals first form a sort of ice-crystal slush develops at the surface of the water Thethickening ice eventually solidifies into individualround pieces called pancake ice Eventually thesepieces of pancake ice thicken and freeze into a contin-uous ice cover called pack ice In the coldest parts ofthe Arctic and Antarctic Oceans there is no summerthaw and the pack ice is generally several metersthick In the winter the pack-ice cover may be morethan 1000 km wide

390 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Antarctic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Figure 15-7 The Pacific Atlantic and Indian Oceans stretch from Antarctica tothe north The smaller Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are located near the northand south poles respectively

Figure 15-8 Ice is presentin this polar sea year round

Seas Seas are smaller than oceans and are partly or mostly land-locked A prominent example the Aral Sea is shown in Figure 15-9Another example the Mediterranean Sea is located between Africaand Europe It was the first sea to be explored and mapped by ancientpeoples such as the Egyptians Phoenicians Greeks and RomansNotable seas in the northern hemisphere include the Gulf of Mexicothe Caribbean Sea and the Bering Sea which is located betweenAlaska and Siberia Keep in mind that all seas and oceans belong toone global ocean whose waters are thoroughly mixed As a resultocean water everywhere contains nearly identical proportions of dis-solved salts as yoursquoll learn in the next section

151 The Oceans 391

1 What is oceanography What was learnedfrom the Challenger expedition

2 What is sonar Which research vessel firstused sonar to map the Mid-AtlanticRidge

3 What evidence indicates that oceansformed early in Earthrsquos geologic history

4 Where did the water in Earthrsquos earlyoceans come from

5 Thinking Critically The Great Lakes con-tain as much water as some seas Whyarenrsquot they considered to be seas

SKILL REVIEW

6 Measuring in SI Calculate the distance tothe ocean floor if a sonar signal takes sixseconds to return to a shiprsquos receiver Formore help refer to the Skill Handbook

Figure 15-9 The Aral Sealocated in Asia is an exam-ple of a land-locked body of water

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Table 15-1 Major Ions in Seawater

Chemical ppt in Ion Symbol seawater

Chloride Clndash 1935

Sodium Na+ 1076

Sulfate SO42ndash 271

Magnesium Mg2+ 129

Calcium Ca2+ 041

Potassium K+ 039

Bicarbonate HCO3ndash 014

Bromide Brndash 0067

Strontium Sr2+ 0008

Boron B3+ 0004

Fluoride Fndash 0001

Total ~3500

152152

Sodium chloride crystals

Seawater

Have you ever accidentally swallowed a gulp of seawater If so yoursquovenoticed its salty taste Seawater is a solution of about 965 percentwater and 35 percent dissolved salts The most abundant salt in sea-water is sodium chloride (NaCl) Other salts present in seawater arechlorides and sulfates of magnesium potassium and calcium Infact most elements on Earth are present in seawater Because thesesubstances are dissolved they are in the form of ions Table 15-1shows the concentrations of the most important ions in the oceans

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERSalinity is a measure of the amount of dissolved salts in seawaterOceanographers express salinity as grams of salt per kilogram ofwater or parts per thousand (ppt) The total salt content of seawateris on average 35 ppt or 35 percent In addition to salt ions seawa-ter contains dissolved gases and nutrients The dissolved gases aremostly oxygen nitrogen and carbon dioxide and the dissolvednutrients are commonly nitrates phosphates and silicates As youmight guess the nutrients and dissolved gases in seawater greatlyaffect life in the oceans

OBJECTIVES

bull Compare and contrastthe physical and chemicalproperties of seawater

bull Explain ocean layering

bull Describe the formationof deep-water masses

VOCABULARY

salinitytemperature profilethermocline

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Variations in Salinity Although the average salinity of theoceans is 35 ppt actual salinities vary from place to place as shownin Figure 15-10 In subtropical regions where rates of evaporationexceed those of precipitation salt ions left behind by the evaporationof water molecules accumulate in the surface layers of the oceanThere salinities may be as high as 37 ppt In equatorial regions whereprecipitation is abundant salinities are lower Even lower salinities of32 or 33 ppt occur in polar regions where seawater is diluted by melt-ing sea ice The lowest salinities often occur where large rivers emptyinto the oceans Even though salinities vary the relative proportionof major sea salts is always constant because all ocean water contin-ually intermingles and is thoroughly mixed Do the MiniLab on thefollowing page to further analyze the salinity of seawater

Sources of Sea Salt Geological evidence indicates that the salin-ity of ancient seas was not much different from that of todayrsquosoceans One line of evidence is based on the proportion of magne-sium in the calcium-carbonate shells of some marine organismsThat proportion depends on the overall salinity of the water in whichthe shells form Present-day shells such as the one shown in Figure 15-11 contain about the same proportion of magnesium as similarshells throughout geologic time

Just as the proportion of sea salts has remained the same overtime so too have the sources of sea salts In addition to water vaporvolcanic gases contain chlorine and sulfur dioxide These gases

152 Seawater 393

35

36536

Antarctic Ocean

All values are given in parts per thousand (ppt)

355355

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32

33

33

Equator

Pacific Ocean

ArcticOcean

AtlanticOcean

PacificOcean

IndianOcean

3434

Ocean Salinity

Figure 15-11 By comparingthe proportion of magne-sium in present-day shellssuch as this nautilus withthose of ancient shells sci-entists have determined thatthe salinity of Earthrsquos oceanshas remained nearly thesame over geologic time

Figure 15-10 Ocean salini-ties vary from place toplace High salinities arecommon in areas with highrates of evaporation Lowsalinities often occur whererivers empty into oceans

dissolve in water and form the chlorine andsulfate ions of seawater The weathering ofcrustal rocks generates most of the otherabundant ions in seawater Sodium cal-cium and potassium come from the weath-ering of feldspars Iron and magnesiumcome from the weathering of minerals androcks rich in these elements These ions arethen flushed into rivers and transported tooceans

Removal of Sea Salts Although saltions are continuously added to seawaterthe salinity of seawater does not increaseWhy Because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are addedThe removal of sea salts involves severalprocesses Some precipitate from seawaternear arid coastal regions such as the oneshown in Figure 15-12 This processremoves immense quantities of sodiumchloride calcium sulfate and other seasalts In addition small salty spray dropletsfrom breaking waves are picked up bywinds and deposited inland Marine organ-isms also remove ions from seawater tobuild their shells bones and teeth As theseorganisms die their solid parts accumulateon the seafloor and become incorporatedinto the bottom sediments All these

394 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Figure 15-12 Salts thathave precipitated from sea-water form deposits alongthe coast of Baja Mexico

What is the chemical composition of seawater

Determine the chemical composition of seawater using the following ingredientsThe salinity of seawater is commonly mea-sured in parts per thousand (ppt)

Procedure 1 Carefully measure the ingredients and put

them all in a large beaker2 Add 96557 g of distilled water and mix

Analyze and Conclude1 How many grams of solution do you

have What percentage of this solution ismade up of salts

2 Given that 1 percent is equal to 10 pptwhat is the salinity of your solution inparts per thousand

3 Identify the ions in your solution4 Infer how your solution differs from actual

seawater

sodium chloride (NaCl) 2348 gmagnesium chloride (MgCl2) 498 gsodium sulfate (Na2SO4) 392 gcalcium chloride (CaCl2) 110 gpotassium chloride (KCl) 066 gsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 019 gpotassium bromide (KBr) 010 g

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

152 Seawater 395

Volcano

Seaspray

Chemicalreactions

Biologicalprocesses

Formation ofevaporites

Riverdischarge

Bottomsediments

Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

396 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Surfaceof ocean

Visible light

Photosynthesisoccurs inthis zone

50 m

100 m

150 m

Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

A B

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

152 Seawater 397

Highlatitudes

Lowlatitudes

1000

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

2000

3000

4000

Thermocline

Surface layer

Bottom layer

0

0 4 8 12 16 20 24

Variations in Ocean Water Temperatures

Figure 15-15 Ocean watertemperatures decrease withdepth Areas near the equa-tor have warmer ocean sur-face temperatures than domidlatitudes or areas nearthe poles

Dep

th (

m)

Bottom layer

Surface layer

Latitude

Thermocline

0

1000

2000

3000

400060degN 40deg 20deg 0deg 20deg 40deg 60degS

Ocean Layers

Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

398 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

60deg 40deg 20deg

North AtlanticDeep Water

AntarcticIntermediate Water

AntarcticBottom Water

0deg

lt0degC

gt0degC

0degC3degC

5degC

15degC

25degC

2degC

2degC

2degC

20deg 40deg 60deg 80degN S

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

Dep

th (

m)

Latitude

Vertical Temperature Distribution (degC)

Figure 15-17 AntarcticBottom Water is the densestand coldest deep watermass It is overridden by theslightly warmer and lessdense North Atlantic DeepWater Antarctic Interme-diate Water is still warmerand less dense and thus it overrides the other twodeep water masses

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153 Ocean Movements 399

OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

B

Wavelength

Water movement stops One-half wavelength

Direction of wave

A

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

High tide

A Semidiurnal

B Mixed

C Diurnal

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2

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

402 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Arctic Circle

Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

0deg EquatorEquatorial Countercurrent

S Equatorial Current

S EquatorialCurrent

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N Equatorial Current

South Pacific Gyre

South Atlantic Gyre

Indian OceanGyre

N Equatorial Current

N Equatorial CurrentNorth Pacific Gyre

EquatorialCountercurrent

North Atlantic Gyre

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Antarctic Circle Antarctic Circumpolar Current

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

0deg 30deg E 60deg E 90deg E 120deg E30deg W60deg W90deg W120deg W150deg W150deg E120deg E 180deg

Labrador Current

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Peru Current

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

earthgeucomchapter_test

Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

1 m

5 m

10 m

15 m

20 m

earthgeucomstandardized_test

  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 30 Stars
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
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Page 2: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

151 The Oceans 385

Earth is often referred to as theldquoblue planetrdquo because so much of itssurface is made up of water If youstudy a globe or a photograph ofEarth taken from space you canclearly see that oceans cover muchmore of Earth than landmasses doThis activity will help you to quantifythe amount of water on Earthrsquos surface

1 Stretch a piece of string about 1 min length around the equator of aglobe

2 Use a blue marker to color the sec-tions of the string that cross theoceans

3 Measure the length of theglobersquos equator then measurethe length of each blue sectionon the string Add the lengthsof the blue sections

4 Divide the total length of theblue sections by the length ofthe globersquos equator

Observe What percentage ofthe globersquos equator is made up ofoceans What percentage of theglobersquos equator is made up ofland Study the globe again Are theoceans separate bodies of water or dothey interconnect Describe yourobservations in your science journal

Measure EarthrsquosLand and Water

Discovery LabDiscovery Lab

OBJECTIVES

bull Identify methods used byscientists to study Earthrsquosoceans

bull Discuss the origin andcomposition of theoceans

bull Describe the distributionof oceans and major seas

VOCABULARY

oceanographyside-scan sonarsea level

Since prehistoric times people have used Earthrsquos oceans for traveland recreation and to obtain food Early Polynesians andPhoenicians were accomplished sailors who discovered new landsand sea routes for commerce These seafarers acquired considerableknowledge of the oceans but they lacked the technology to explorethe ocean depths Such exploration had to wait until the late 1800swhen the British Challenger expedition became the first research shipto use relatively sophisticated measuring devices to study the oceansChallenger also was the first expedition devoted exclusively to the sci-entific study of Earthrsquos oceans known as oceanography The disci-pline of oceanography is usually considered to have started with theChallenger

MODERN OCEANOGRAPHYThe Challenger expedition investigated ocean currents water temper-ature and chemical composition seafloor sediments and topography

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and marine life The expedition used nets bottom dredges and othertools to gather enough research to fill 50 thick volumes Later expe-ditions such as that of the German research ship Meteor in the 1920sused sonar for the first time to map the seafloor features of the SouthAtlantic Ocean including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Sonar stands forsound navigation and ranging It uses the return time of an echo andthe known velocity of sound in water to determine water depth Thevelocity of sound in water is 1500 ms To determine ocean depth ina particular place scientists send a sonar signal to the ocean floorand time its return or echo They multiply the time by 1500 msthen divide by 2 to calculate the distance to the ocean floor Figure15-1 has more information about sonar

Advanced Technology Recent technological advances such as the one shown in Figure 15-2 have tremendously expanded scien-tific knowledge of the oceans Satellites such as the TopexPoseidon continually monitor the oceanrsquos surface temperatures cur-rents and wave conditions Submersibles or underwater vesselsinvestigate the deepest ocean trenches Large portions of the seafloorhave been mapped using side-scan sonar a technique that directssound waves to the seafloor at an angle so that the sides of under-water hills and other topographic features can be mapped Yoursquoll

386 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Figure 15-1 A shipequipped with sonar cangather data about deep-lake and ocean-floor fea-tures (A) Computers usethe resulting data to makemaps of underwater fea-tures such as this color-enhanced map of LakeTahoe in Nevada (B)

A B

learn more about seafloor topography in the next chapter For nowletrsquos examine what all the various oceanography studies have taughtus about the oceanrsquos origin and composition

ORIGIN OF THE OCEANSHave you ever wondered whether Earth has always had oceansSeveral geological clues indicate that oceans have existed almostsince the beginning of geologic history Studies of radioactive iso-topes indicate that Earth is about 46 billion years old Scientists havefound rocks nearly as old that formed from sediments deposited inwater Ancient lava flows are another cluemdashsome of these lava flowshave glassy crusts that form only when molten lava is chilled rapidlyunder water Radioactive studies and lava flows offer evidence thatthere has been abundant water throughout Earthrsquos geologic history

Where did the water come from Scientists hypothesize thatEarthrsquos water could have originated from two sources Comets suchas the one shown in Figure 15-3 travel throughout the solar systemand occasionally collide with Earth These impacts release water pos-sibly enough to have filled the ocean basins over geologic time Inaddition studies of meteorites which are composed of the samematerial that may have formed the early planets indicate that mete-orites contain up to 05 percent water If the early Earth containedthe same percentage of water it would have been more than suffi-cient to form the early oceans However some mechanism must haveexisted to allow the water to rise from deep in Earthrsquos interior to itssurface Scientists theorize that that mechanism was volcanism

Figure 15-2 The TopexPoseidon satellite orbits1331 km above Earth gathering data about the oceans

151 The Oceans 387

Figure 15-3 Comets suchas Hyakutake are composedof dust and rock particlesmixed with frozen waterand gases Early in Earthrsquosgeologic history collisionswith comets may havereleased water that over an extremely long period of time formed the first oceans

Figure 15-4 In addition tocomets water for Earthrsquosearly oceans may have comefrom volcanic eruptions Anintense period of volcanismoccurred shortly after theplanet formed This volcan-ism released large quanti-ties of water vapor andother gases into the atmo-sphere The water vaporeventually condensed intooceans

Volcanism During volcanic eruptions significant quantities ofgases are emitted These volcanic gases consist mostly of water vaporand carbon dioxide Shortly after the formation of Earth when theyoung planet was much hotter than it is today an episode of massiveviolent volcanism took place over the course of perhaps several hun-dred million years As shown in Figure 15-4 this volcanism releasedhuge amounts of water vapor carbon dioxide and other gases whichcombined to form Earthrsquos early atmosphere As Earthrsquos crust cooledthe water vapor gradually condensed into oceans By the time theoldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years ago Earthrsquosoceans may have been close to their present size Water is still beingadded to the hydrosphere by volcanism but some water molecules inthe atmosphere are continually being destroyed by ultraviolet radia-tion from the Sun These two processes balance each other What doyou think would happen over geologic time if they didnrsquot

DISTRIBUTION OF EARTHrsquoS WATERThe oceans contain 97 percent of the water found on Earth Another3 percent is freshwater located in the frozen ice caps of Greenlandand Antarctica and in rivers lakes and underground sources Thepercentage of ice on Earth has varied over geologic time from nearzero to perhaps as much as 10 percent of the hydrosphere Thusglobal sea level which is the level of the oceansrsquo surfaces has risenand fallen by hundreds of meters in response to melting ice duringwarm periods and expanding glaciers during ice ages Otherprocesses that affect sea level are tectonic forces that lift or lower por-tions of the seafloor A rising seafloor causes a rise in sea level while

388 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Carbon dioxideHydrogen

Chlorine Water vaporNitrogen

Equator

a sinking seafloor causes sea level to drop At present average globalsea level is slowly rising at a rate of 1 to 2 mm per year in response tomelting glaciers

The Blue Planet As shown in the image of Earth in Figure 15-5Earth is known as the ldquoblue planetrdquo for good reasonmdashapproximately71 percent of its surface is covered by oceans The average depth ofthese oceans is 3800 m Earthrsquos landmasses are like huge islandsalmost entirely surrounded by water Because most landmasses arein the northern hemisphere oceans cover only 61 percent of the sur-face there However 81 percent of the southern hemisphere is cov-ered by water Figure 15-6 shows the distribution of water in thenorthern and southern hemispheres Note that all the oceans arereally one vast interconnected body of water They have beendivided into specific oceans and seas largely because of historic andgeographic considerations

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Figure 15-5 The vast inter-connected oceans of Earththe ldquoblue planetrdquo canclearly be seen in this com-puter image The colors rep-resent the speeds of oceancurrents Red is the fastestblue is the slowest

Equator

Figure 15-6 The northernhemisphere is covered byslightly more water thanland (A) The southern hemisphere however is covered mainly by water (B)A B

Major Oceans As Figure 15-7 shows there are three majoroceans the Pacific the Atlantic and the Indian The Pacific Ocean isthe largest Containing roughly half of Earthrsquos seawater it is largerthan all of Earthrsquos landmasses combined The second-largest oceanthe Atlantic extends for more than 20 000 km from Antarctica to thearctic circle North of the arctic circle the Atlantic Ocean is oftenreferred to as the Arctic Ocean The third-largest ocean the Indianis located mainly in the southern hemisphere The storm-lashedregion surrounding Antarctica south of 50deg south latitude is knownas the Antarctic Ocean

Sea Ice The Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are cov-ered by vast expanses of sea ice particularly duringthe winter In summer the ice breaks up somewhat asshown in Figure 15-8 Ice is less dense than water soit floats When sea-ice crystals first form a sort of ice-crystal slush develops at the surface of the water Thethickening ice eventually solidifies into individualround pieces called pancake ice Eventually thesepieces of pancake ice thicken and freeze into a contin-uous ice cover called pack ice In the coldest parts ofthe Arctic and Antarctic Oceans there is no summerthaw and the pack ice is generally several metersthick In the winter the pack-ice cover may be morethan 1000 km wide

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Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Antarctic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Figure 15-7 The Pacific Atlantic and Indian Oceans stretch from Antarctica tothe north The smaller Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are located near the northand south poles respectively

Figure 15-8 Ice is presentin this polar sea year round

Seas Seas are smaller than oceans and are partly or mostly land-locked A prominent example the Aral Sea is shown in Figure 15-9Another example the Mediterranean Sea is located between Africaand Europe It was the first sea to be explored and mapped by ancientpeoples such as the Egyptians Phoenicians Greeks and RomansNotable seas in the northern hemisphere include the Gulf of Mexicothe Caribbean Sea and the Bering Sea which is located betweenAlaska and Siberia Keep in mind that all seas and oceans belong toone global ocean whose waters are thoroughly mixed As a resultocean water everywhere contains nearly identical proportions of dis-solved salts as yoursquoll learn in the next section

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1 What is oceanography What was learnedfrom the Challenger expedition

2 What is sonar Which research vessel firstused sonar to map the Mid-AtlanticRidge

3 What evidence indicates that oceansformed early in Earthrsquos geologic history

4 Where did the water in Earthrsquos earlyoceans come from

5 Thinking Critically The Great Lakes con-tain as much water as some seas Whyarenrsquot they considered to be seas

SKILL REVIEW

6 Measuring in SI Calculate the distance tothe ocean floor if a sonar signal takes sixseconds to return to a shiprsquos receiver Formore help refer to the Skill Handbook

Figure 15-9 The Aral Sealocated in Asia is an exam-ple of a land-locked body of water

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Table 15-1 Major Ions in Seawater

Chemical ppt in Ion Symbol seawater

Chloride Clndash 1935

Sodium Na+ 1076

Sulfate SO42ndash 271

Magnesium Mg2+ 129

Calcium Ca2+ 041

Potassium K+ 039

Bicarbonate HCO3ndash 014

Bromide Brndash 0067

Strontium Sr2+ 0008

Boron B3+ 0004

Fluoride Fndash 0001

Total ~3500

152152

Sodium chloride crystals

Seawater

Have you ever accidentally swallowed a gulp of seawater If so yoursquovenoticed its salty taste Seawater is a solution of about 965 percentwater and 35 percent dissolved salts The most abundant salt in sea-water is sodium chloride (NaCl) Other salts present in seawater arechlorides and sulfates of magnesium potassium and calcium Infact most elements on Earth are present in seawater Because thesesubstances are dissolved they are in the form of ions Table 15-1shows the concentrations of the most important ions in the oceans

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERSalinity is a measure of the amount of dissolved salts in seawaterOceanographers express salinity as grams of salt per kilogram ofwater or parts per thousand (ppt) The total salt content of seawateris on average 35 ppt or 35 percent In addition to salt ions seawa-ter contains dissolved gases and nutrients The dissolved gases aremostly oxygen nitrogen and carbon dioxide and the dissolvednutrients are commonly nitrates phosphates and silicates As youmight guess the nutrients and dissolved gases in seawater greatlyaffect life in the oceans

OBJECTIVES

bull Compare and contrastthe physical and chemicalproperties of seawater

bull Explain ocean layering

bull Describe the formationof deep-water masses

VOCABULARY

salinitytemperature profilethermocline

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Variations in Salinity Although the average salinity of theoceans is 35 ppt actual salinities vary from place to place as shownin Figure 15-10 In subtropical regions where rates of evaporationexceed those of precipitation salt ions left behind by the evaporationof water molecules accumulate in the surface layers of the oceanThere salinities may be as high as 37 ppt In equatorial regions whereprecipitation is abundant salinities are lower Even lower salinities of32 or 33 ppt occur in polar regions where seawater is diluted by melt-ing sea ice The lowest salinities often occur where large rivers emptyinto the oceans Even though salinities vary the relative proportionof major sea salts is always constant because all ocean water contin-ually intermingles and is thoroughly mixed Do the MiniLab on thefollowing page to further analyze the salinity of seawater

Sources of Sea Salt Geological evidence indicates that the salin-ity of ancient seas was not much different from that of todayrsquosoceans One line of evidence is based on the proportion of magne-sium in the calcium-carbonate shells of some marine organismsThat proportion depends on the overall salinity of the water in whichthe shells form Present-day shells such as the one shown in Figure 15-11 contain about the same proportion of magnesium as similarshells throughout geologic time

Just as the proportion of sea salts has remained the same overtime so too have the sources of sea salts In addition to water vaporvolcanic gases contain chlorine and sulfur dioxide These gases

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Figure 15-11 By comparingthe proportion of magne-sium in present-day shellssuch as this nautilus withthose of ancient shells sci-entists have determined thatthe salinity of Earthrsquos oceanshas remained nearly thesame over geologic time

Figure 15-10 Ocean salini-ties vary from place toplace High salinities arecommon in areas with highrates of evaporation Lowsalinities often occur whererivers empty into oceans

dissolve in water and form the chlorine andsulfate ions of seawater The weathering ofcrustal rocks generates most of the otherabundant ions in seawater Sodium cal-cium and potassium come from the weath-ering of feldspars Iron and magnesiumcome from the weathering of minerals androcks rich in these elements These ions arethen flushed into rivers and transported tooceans

Removal of Sea Salts Although saltions are continuously added to seawaterthe salinity of seawater does not increaseWhy Because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are addedThe removal of sea salts involves severalprocesses Some precipitate from seawaternear arid coastal regions such as the oneshown in Figure 15-12 This processremoves immense quantities of sodiumchloride calcium sulfate and other seasalts In addition small salty spray dropletsfrom breaking waves are picked up bywinds and deposited inland Marine organ-isms also remove ions from seawater tobuild their shells bones and teeth As theseorganisms die their solid parts accumulateon the seafloor and become incorporatedinto the bottom sediments All these

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Figure 15-12 Salts thathave precipitated from sea-water form deposits alongthe coast of Baja Mexico

What is the chemical composition of seawater

Determine the chemical composition of seawater using the following ingredientsThe salinity of seawater is commonly mea-sured in parts per thousand (ppt)

Procedure 1 Carefully measure the ingredients and put

them all in a large beaker2 Add 96557 g of distilled water and mix

Analyze and Conclude1 How many grams of solution do you

have What percentage of this solution ismade up of salts

2 Given that 1 percent is equal to 10 pptwhat is the salinity of your solution inparts per thousand

3 Identify the ions in your solution4 Infer how your solution differs from actual

seawater

sodium chloride (NaCl) 2348 gmagnesium chloride (MgCl2) 498 gsodium sulfate (Na2SO4) 392 gcalcium chloride (CaCl2) 110 gpotassium chloride (KCl) 066 gsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 019 gpotassium bromide (KBr) 010 g

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

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Volcano

Seaspray

Chemicalreactions

Biologicalprocesses

Formation ofevaporites

Riverdischarge

Bottomsediments

Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

396 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Surfaceof ocean

Visible light

Photosynthesisoccurs inthis zone

50 m

100 m

150 m

Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

A B

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

152 Seawater 397

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Lowlatitudes

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th (

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0

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Variations in Ocean Water Temperatures

Figure 15-15 Ocean watertemperatures decrease withdepth Areas near the equa-tor have warmer ocean sur-face temperatures than domidlatitudes or areas nearthe poles

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Bottom layer

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Ocean Layers

Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

398 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

60deg 40deg 20deg

North AtlanticDeep Water

AntarcticIntermediate Water

AntarcticBottom Water

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Figure 15-17 AntarcticBottom Water is the densestand coldest deep watermass It is overridden by theslightly warmer and lessdense North Atlantic DeepWater Antarctic Interme-diate Water is still warmerand less dense and thus it overrides the other twodeep water masses

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OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

B

Wavelength

Water movement stops One-half wavelength

Direction of wave

A

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

High tide

A Semidiurnal

B Mixed

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

402 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

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Arctic Circle

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Tropic ofCapricorn

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

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m)

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0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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Page 3: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

and marine life The expedition used nets bottom dredges and othertools to gather enough research to fill 50 thick volumes Later expe-ditions such as that of the German research ship Meteor in the 1920sused sonar for the first time to map the seafloor features of the SouthAtlantic Ocean including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Sonar stands forsound navigation and ranging It uses the return time of an echo andthe known velocity of sound in water to determine water depth Thevelocity of sound in water is 1500 ms To determine ocean depth ina particular place scientists send a sonar signal to the ocean floorand time its return or echo They multiply the time by 1500 msthen divide by 2 to calculate the distance to the ocean floor Figure15-1 has more information about sonar

Advanced Technology Recent technological advances such as the one shown in Figure 15-2 have tremendously expanded scien-tific knowledge of the oceans Satellites such as the TopexPoseidon continually monitor the oceanrsquos surface temperatures cur-rents and wave conditions Submersibles or underwater vesselsinvestigate the deepest ocean trenches Large portions of the seafloorhave been mapped using side-scan sonar a technique that directssound waves to the seafloor at an angle so that the sides of under-water hills and other topographic features can be mapped Yoursquoll

386 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Figure 15-1 A shipequipped with sonar cangather data about deep-lake and ocean-floor fea-tures (A) Computers usethe resulting data to makemaps of underwater fea-tures such as this color-enhanced map of LakeTahoe in Nevada (B)

A B

learn more about seafloor topography in the next chapter For nowletrsquos examine what all the various oceanography studies have taughtus about the oceanrsquos origin and composition

ORIGIN OF THE OCEANSHave you ever wondered whether Earth has always had oceansSeveral geological clues indicate that oceans have existed almostsince the beginning of geologic history Studies of radioactive iso-topes indicate that Earth is about 46 billion years old Scientists havefound rocks nearly as old that formed from sediments deposited inwater Ancient lava flows are another cluemdashsome of these lava flowshave glassy crusts that form only when molten lava is chilled rapidlyunder water Radioactive studies and lava flows offer evidence thatthere has been abundant water throughout Earthrsquos geologic history

Where did the water come from Scientists hypothesize thatEarthrsquos water could have originated from two sources Comets suchas the one shown in Figure 15-3 travel throughout the solar systemand occasionally collide with Earth These impacts release water pos-sibly enough to have filled the ocean basins over geologic time Inaddition studies of meteorites which are composed of the samematerial that may have formed the early planets indicate that mete-orites contain up to 05 percent water If the early Earth containedthe same percentage of water it would have been more than suffi-cient to form the early oceans However some mechanism must haveexisted to allow the water to rise from deep in Earthrsquos interior to itssurface Scientists theorize that that mechanism was volcanism

Figure 15-2 The TopexPoseidon satellite orbits1331 km above Earth gathering data about the oceans

151 The Oceans 387

Figure 15-3 Comets suchas Hyakutake are composedof dust and rock particlesmixed with frozen waterand gases Early in Earthrsquosgeologic history collisionswith comets may havereleased water that over an extremely long period of time formed the first oceans

Figure 15-4 In addition tocomets water for Earthrsquosearly oceans may have comefrom volcanic eruptions Anintense period of volcanismoccurred shortly after theplanet formed This volcan-ism released large quanti-ties of water vapor andother gases into the atmo-sphere The water vaporeventually condensed intooceans

Volcanism During volcanic eruptions significant quantities ofgases are emitted These volcanic gases consist mostly of water vaporand carbon dioxide Shortly after the formation of Earth when theyoung planet was much hotter than it is today an episode of massiveviolent volcanism took place over the course of perhaps several hun-dred million years As shown in Figure 15-4 this volcanism releasedhuge amounts of water vapor carbon dioxide and other gases whichcombined to form Earthrsquos early atmosphere As Earthrsquos crust cooledthe water vapor gradually condensed into oceans By the time theoldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years ago Earthrsquosoceans may have been close to their present size Water is still beingadded to the hydrosphere by volcanism but some water molecules inthe atmosphere are continually being destroyed by ultraviolet radia-tion from the Sun These two processes balance each other What doyou think would happen over geologic time if they didnrsquot

DISTRIBUTION OF EARTHrsquoS WATERThe oceans contain 97 percent of the water found on Earth Another3 percent is freshwater located in the frozen ice caps of Greenlandand Antarctica and in rivers lakes and underground sources Thepercentage of ice on Earth has varied over geologic time from nearzero to perhaps as much as 10 percent of the hydrosphere Thusglobal sea level which is the level of the oceansrsquo surfaces has risenand fallen by hundreds of meters in response to melting ice duringwarm periods and expanding glaciers during ice ages Otherprocesses that affect sea level are tectonic forces that lift or lower por-tions of the seafloor A rising seafloor causes a rise in sea level while

388 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Carbon dioxideHydrogen

Chlorine Water vaporNitrogen

Equator

a sinking seafloor causes sea level to drop At present average globalsea level is slowly rising at a rate of 1 to 2 mm per year in response tomelting glaciers

The Blue Planet As shown in the image of Earth in Figure 15-5Earth is known as the ldquoblue planetrdquo for good reasonmdashapproximately71 percent of its surface is covered by oceans The average depth ofthese oceans is 3800 m Earthrsquos landmasses are like huge islandsalmost entirely surrounded by water Because most landmasses arein the northern hemisphere oceans cover only 61 percent of the sur-face there However 81 percent of the southern hemisphere is cov-ered by water Figure 15-6 shows the distribution of water in thenorthern and southern hemispheres Note that all the oceans arereally one vast interconnected body of water They have beendivided into specific oceans and seas largely because of historic andgeographic considerations

151 The Oceans 389

Figure 15-5 The vast inter-connected oceans of Earththe ldquoblue planetrdquo canclearly be seen in this com-puter image The colors rep-resent the speeds of oceancurrents Red is the fastestblue is the slowest

Equator

Figure 15-6 The northernhemisphere is covered byslightly more water thanland (A) The southern hemisphere however is covered mainly by water (B)A B

Major Oceans As Figure 15-7 shows there are three majoroceans the Pacific the Atlantic and the Indian The Pacific Ocean isthe largest Containing roughly half of Earthrsquos seawater it is largerthan all of Earthrsquos landmasses combined The second-largest oceanthe Atlantic extends for more than 20 000 km from Antarctica to thearctic circle North of the arctic circle the Atlantic Ocean is oftenreferred to as the Arctic Ocean The third-largest ocean the Indianis located mainly in the southern hemisphere The storm-lashedregion surrounding Antarctica south of 50deg south latitude is knownas the Antarctic Ocean

Sea Ice The Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are cov-ered by vast expanses of sea ice particularly duringthe winter In summer the ice breaks up somewhat asshown in Figure 15-8 Ice is less dense than water soit floats When sea-ice crystals first form a sort of ice-crystal slush develops at the surface of the water Thethickening ice eventually solidifies into individualround pieces called pancake ice Eventually thesepieces of pancake ice thicken and freeze into a contin-uous ice cover called pack ice In the coldest parts ofthe Arctic and Antarctic Oceans there is no summerthaw and the pack ice is generally several metersthick In the winter the pack-ice cover may be morethan 1000 km wide

390 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Antarctic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Figure 15-7 The Pacific Atlantic and Indian Oceans stretch from Antarctica tothe north The smaller Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are located near the northand south poles respectively

Figure 15-8 Ice is presentin this polar sea year round

Seas Seas are smaller than oceans and are partly or mostly land-locked A prominent example the Aral Sea is shown in Figure 15-9Another example the Mediterranean Sea is located between Africaand Europe It was the first sea to be explored and mapped by ancientpeoples such as the Egyptians Phoenicians Greeks and RomansNotable seas in the northern hemisphere include the Gulf of Mexicothe Caribbean Sea and the Bering Sea which is located betweenAlaska and Siberia Keep in mind that all seas and oceans belong toone global ocean whose waters are thoroughly mixed As a resultocean water everywhere contains nearly identical proportions of dis-solved salts as yoursquoll learn in the next section

151 The Oceans 391

1 What is oceanography What was learnedfrom the Challenger expedition

2 What is sonar Which research vessel firstused sonar to map the Mid-AtlanticRidge

3 What evidence indicates that oceansformed early in Earthrsquos geologic history

4 Where did the water in Earthrsquos earlyoceans come from

5 Thinking Critically The Great Lakes con-tain as much water as some seas Whyarenrsquot they considered to be seas

SKILL REVIEW

6 Measuring in SI Calculate the distance tothe ocean floor if a sonar signal takes sixseconds to return to a shiprsquos receiver Formore help refer to the Skill Handbook

Figure 15-9 The Aral Sealocated in Asia is an exam-ple of a land-locked body of water

earthgeucomself_check_quiz

Table 15-1 Major Ions in Seawater

Chemical ppt in Ion Symbol seawater

Chloride Clndash 1935

Sodium Na+ 1076

Sulfate SO42ndash 271

Magnesium Mg2+ 129

Calcium Ca2+ 041

Potassium K+ 039

Bicarbonate HCO3ndash 014

Bromide Brndash 0067

Strontium Sr2+ 0008

Boron B3+ 0004

Fluoride Fndash 0001

Total ~3500

152152

Sodium chloride crystals

Seawater

Have you ever accidentally swallowed a gulp of seawater If so yoursquovenoticed its salty taste Seawater is a solution of about 965 percentwater and 35 percent dissolved salts The most abundant salt in sea-water is sodium chloride (NaCl) Other salts present in seawater arechlorides and sulfates of magnesium potassium and calcium Infact most elements on Earth are present in seawater Because thesesubstances are dissolved they are in the form of ions Table 15-1shows the concentrations of the most important ions in the oceans

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERSalinity is a measure of the amount of dissolved salts in seawaterOceanographers express salinity as grams of salt per kilogram ofwater or parts per thousand (ppt) The total salt content of seawateris on average 35 ppt or 35 percent In addition to salt ions seawa-ter contains dissolved gases and nutrients The dissolved gases aremostly oxygen nitrogen and carbon dioxide and the dissolvednutrients are commonly nitrates phosphates and silicates As youmight guess the nutrients and dissolved gases in seawater greatlyaffect life in the oceans

OBJECTIVES

bull Compare and contrastthe physical and chemicalproperties of seawater

bull Explain ocean layering

bull Describe the formationof deep-water masses

VOCABULARY

salinitytemperature profilethermocline

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Variations in Salinity Although the average salinity of theoceans is 35 ppt actual salinities vary from place to place as shownin Figure 15-10 In subtropical regions where rates of evaporationexceed those of precipitation salt ions left behind by the evaporationof water molecules accumulate in the surface layers of the oceanThere salinities may be as high as 37 ppt In equatorial regions whereprecipitation is abundant salinities are lower Even lower salinities of32 or 33 ppt occur in polar regions where seawater is diluted by melt-ing sea ice The lowest salinities often occur where large rivers emptyinto the oceans Even though salinities vary the relative proportionof major sea salts is always constant because all ocean water contin-ually intermingles and is thoroughly mixed Do the MiniLab on thefollowing page to further analyze the salinity of seawater

Sources of Sea Salt Geological evidence indicates that the salin-ity of ancient seas was not much different from that of todayrsquosoceans One line of evidence is based on the proportion of magne-sium in the calcium-carbonate shells of some marine organismsThat proportion depends on the overall salinity of the water in whichthe shells form Present-day shells such as the one shown in Figure 15-11 contain about the same proportion of magnesium as similarshells throughout geologic time

Just as the proportion of sea salts has remained the same overtime so too have the sources of sea salts In addition to water vaporvolcanic gases contain chlorine and sulfur dioxide These gases

152 Seawater 393

35

36536

Antarctic Ocean

All values are given in parts per thousand (ppt)

355355

35

35

35

34

34

35

34

3534

353637

36

36

3233

34

34

3534

3433

36

37

35

35

32

33

33

Equator

Pacific Ocean

ArcticOcean

AtlanticOcean

PacificOcean

IndianOcean

3434

Ocean Salinity

Figure 15-11 By comparingthe proportion of magne-sium in present-day shellssuch as this nautilus withthose of ancient shells sci-entists have determined thatthe salinity of Earthrsquos oceanshas remained nearly thesame over geologic time

Figure 15-10 Ocean salini-ties vary from place toplace High salinities arecommon in areas with highrates of evaporation Lowsalinities often occur whererivers empty into oceans

dissolve in water and form the chlorine andsulfate ions of seawater The weathering ofcrustal rocks generates most of the otherabundant ions in seawater Sodium cal-cium and potassium come from the weath-ering of feldspars Iron and magnesiumcome from the weathering of minerals androcks rich in these elements These ions arethen flushed into rivers and transported tooceans

Removal of Sea Salts Although saltions are continuously added to seawaterthe salinity of seawater does not increaseWhy Because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are addedThe removal of sea salts involves severalprocesses Some precipitate from seawaternear arid coastal regions such as the oneshown in Figure 15-12 This processremoves immense quantities of sodiumchloride calcium sulfate and other seasalts In addition small salty spray dropletsfrom breaking waves are picked up bywinds and deposited inland Marine organ-isms also remove ions from seawater tobuild their shells bones and teeth As theseorganisms die their solid parts accumulateon the seafloor and become incorporatedinto the bottom sediments All these

394 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Figure 15-12 Salts thathave precipitated from sea-water form deposits alongthe coast of Baja Mexico

What is the chemical composition of seawater

Determine the chemical composition of seawater using the following ingredientsThe salinity of seawater is commonly mea-sured in parts per thousand (ppt)

Procedure 1 Carefully measure the ingredients and put

them all in a large beaker2 Add 96557 g of distilled water and mix

Analyze and Conclude1 How many grams of solution do you

have What percentage of this solution ismade up of salts

2 Given that 1 percent is equal to 10 pptwhat is the salinity of your solution inparts per thousand

3 Identify the ions in your solution4 Infer how your solution differs from actual

seawater

sodium chloride (NaCl) 2348 gmagnesium chloride (MgCl2) 498 gsodium sulfate (Na2SO4) 392 gcalcium chloride (CaCl2) 110 gpotassium chloride (KCl) 066 gsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 019 gpotassium bromide (KBr) 010 g

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

152 Seawater 395

Volcano

Seaspray

Chemicalreactions

Biologicalprocesses

Formation ofevaporites

Riverdischarge

Bottomsediments

Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

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Surfaceof ocean

Visible light

Photosynthesisoccurs inthis zone

50 m

100 m

150 m

Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

A B

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

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Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

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1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

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OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

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Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

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EarthEarth

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First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

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Arctic Circle

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

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GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

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1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
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Page 4: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

learn more about seafloor topography in the next chapter For nowletrsquos examine what all the various oceanography studies have taughtus about the oceanrsquos origin and composition

ORIGIN OF THE OCEANSHave you ever wondered whether Earth has always had oceansSeveral geological clues indicate that oceans have existed almostsince the beginning of geologic history Studies of radioactive iso-topes indicate that Earth is about 46 billion years old Scientists havefound rocks nearly as old that formed from sediments deposited inwater Ancient lava flows are another cluemdashsome of these lava flowshave glassy crusts that form only when molten lava is chilled rapidlyunder water Radioactive studies and lava flows offer evidence thatthere has been abundant water throughout Earthrsquos geologic history

Where did the water come from Scientists hypothesize thatEarthrsquos water could have originated from two sources Comets suchas the one shown in Figure 15-3 travel throughout the solar systemand occasionally collide with Earth These impacts release water pos-sibly enough to have filled the ocean basins over geologic time Inaddition studies of meteorites which are composed of the samematerial that may have formed the early planets indicate that mete-orites contain up to 05 percent water If the early Earth containedthe same percentage of water it would have been more than suffi-cient to form the early oceans However some mechanism must haveexisted to allow the water to rise from deep in Earthrsquos interior to itssurface Scientists theorize that that mechanism was volcanism

Figure 15-2 The TopexPoseidon satellite orbits1331 km above Earth gathering data about the oceans

151 The Oceans 387

Figure 15-3 Comets suchas Hyakutake are composedof dust and rock particlesmixed with frozen waterand gases Early in Earthrsquosgeologic history collisionswith comets may havereleased water that over an extremely long period of time formed the first oceans

Figure 15-4 In addition tocomets water for Earthrsquosearly oceans may have comefrom volcanic eruptions Anintense period of volcanismoccurred shortly after theplanet formed This volcan-ism released large quanti-ties of water vapor andother gases into the atmo-sphere The water vaporeventually condensed intooceans

Volcanism During volcanic eruptions significant quantities ofgases are emitted These volcanic gases consist mostly of water vaporand carbon dioxide Shortly after the formation of Earth when theyoung planet was much hotter than it is today an episode of massiveviolent volcanism took place over the course of perhaps several hun-dred million years As shown in Figure 15-4 this volcanism releasedhuge amounts of water vapor carbon dioxide and other gases whichcombined to form Earthrsquos early atmosphere As Earthrsquos crust cooledthe water vapor gradually condensed into oceans By the time theoldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years ago Earthrsquosoceans may have been close to their present size Water is still beingadded to the hydrosphere by volcanism but some water molecules inthe atmosphere are continually being destroyed by ultraviolet radia-tion from the Sun These two processes balance each other What doyou think would happen over geologic time if they didnrsquot

DISTRIBUTION OF EARTHrsquoS WATERThe oceans contain 97 percent of the water found on Earth Another3 percent is freshwater located in the frozen ice caps of Greenlandand Antarctica and in rivers lakes and underground sources Thepercentage of ice on Earth has varied over geologic time from nearzero to perhaps as much as 10 percent of the hydrosphere Thusglobal sea level which is the level of the oceansrsquo surfaces has risenand fallen by hundreds of meters in response to melting ice duringwarm periods and expanding glaciers during ice ages Otherprocesses that affect sea level are tectonic forces that lift or lower por-tions of the seafloor A rising seafloor causes a rise in sea level while

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Carbon dioxideHydrogen

Chlorine Water vaporNitrogen

Equator

a sinking seafloor causes sea level to drop At present average globalsea level is slowly rising at a rate of 1 to 2 mm per year in response tomelting glaciers

The Blue Planet As shown in the image of Earth in Figure 15-5Earth is known as the ldquoblue planetrdquo for good reasonmdashapproximately71 percent of its surface is covered by oceans The average depth ofthese oceans is 3800 m Earthrsquos landmasses are like huge islandsalmost entirely surrounded by water Because most landmasses arein the northern hemisphere oceans cover only 61 percent of the sur-face there However 81 percent of the southern hemisphere is cov-ered by water Figure 15-6 shows the distribution of water in thenorthern and southern hemispheres Note that all the oceans arereally one vast interconnected body of water They have beendivided into specific oceans and seas largely because of historic andgeographic considerations

151 The Oceans 389

Figure 15-5 The vast inter-connected oceans of Earththe ldquoblue planetrdquo canclearly be seen in this com-puter image The colors rep-resent the speeds of oceancurrents Red is the fastestblue is the slowest

Equator

Figure 15-6 The northernhemisphere is covered byslightly more water thanland (A) The southern hemisphere however is covered mainly by water (B)A B

Major Oceans As Figure 15-7 shows there are three majoroceans the Pacific the Atlantic and the Indian The Pacific Ocean isthe largest Containing roughly half of Earthrsquos seawater it is largerthan all of Earthrsquos landmasses combined The second-largest oceanthe Atlantic extends for more than 20 000 km from Antarctica to thearctic circle North of the arctic circle the Atlantic Ocean is oftenreferred to as the Arctic Ocean The third-largest ocean the Indianis located mainly in the southern hemisphere The storm-lashedregion surrounding Antarctica south of 50deg south latitude is knownas the Antarctic Ocean

Sea Ice The Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are cov-ered by vast expanses of sea ice particularly duringthe winter In summer the ice breaks up somewhat asshown in Figure 15-8 Ice is less dense than water soit floats When sea-ice crystals first form a sort of ice-crystal slush develops at the surface of the water Thethickening ice eventually solidifies into individualround pieces called pancake ice Eventually thesepieces of pancake ice thicken and freeze into a contin-uous ice cover called pack ice In the coldest parts ofthe Arctic and Antarctic Oceans there is no summerthaw and the pack ice is generally several metersthick In the winter the pack-ice cover may be morethan 1000 km wide

390 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Antarctic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Figure 15-7 The Pacific Atlantic and Indian Oceans stretch from Antarctica tothe north The smaller Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are located near the northand south poles respectively

Figure 15-8 Ice is presentin this polar sea year round

Seas Seas are smaller than oceans and are partly or mostly land-locked A prominent example the Aral Sea is shown in Figure 15-9Another example the Mediterranean Sea is located between Africaand Europe It was the first sea to be explored and mapped by ancientpeoples such as the Egyptians Phoenicians Greeks and RomansNotable seas in the northern hemisphere include the Gulf of Mexicothe Caribbean Sea and the Bering Sea which is located betweenAlaska and Siberia Keep in mind that all seas and oceans belong toone global ocean whose waters are thoroughly mixed As a resultocean water everywhere contains nearly identical proportions of dis-solved salts as yoursquoll learn in the next section

151 The Oceans 391

1 What is oceanography What was learnedfrom the Challenger expedition

2 What is sonar Which research vessel firstused sonar to map the Mid-AtlanticRidge

3 What evidence indicates that oceansformed early in Earthrsquos geologic history

4 Where did the water in Earthrsquos earlyoceans come from

5 Thinking Critically The Great Lakes con-tain as much water as some seas Whyarenrsquot they considered to be seas

SKILL REVIEW

6 Measuring in SI Calculate the distance tothe ocean floor if a sonar signal takes sixseconds to return to a shiprsquos receiver Formore help refer to the Skill Handbook

Figure 15-9 The Aral Sealocated in Asia is an exam-ple of a land-locked body of water

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Table 15-1 Major Ions in Seawater

Chemical ppt in Ion Symbol seawater

Chloride Clndash 1935

Sodium Na+ 1076

Sulfate SO42ndash 271

Magnesium Mg2+ 129

Calcium Ca2+ 041

Potassium K+ 039

Bicarbonate HCO3ndash 014

Bromide Brndash 0067

Strontium Sr2+ 0008

Boron B3+ 0004

Fluoride Fndash 0001

Total ~3500

152152

Sodium chloride crystals

Seawater

Have you ever accidentally swallowed a gulp of seawater If so yoursquovenoticed its salty taste Seawater is a solution of about 965 percentwater and 35 percent dissolved salts The most abundant salt in sea-water is sodium chloride (NaCl) Other salts present in seawater arechlorides and sulfates of magnesium potassium and calcium Infact most elements on Earth are present in seawater Because thesesubstances are dissolved they are in the form of ions Table 15-1shows the concentrations of the most important ions in the oceans

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERSalinity is a measure of the amount of dissolved salts in seawaterOceanographers express salinity as grams of salt per kilogram ofwater or parts per thousand (ppt) The total salt content of seawateris on average 35 ppt or 35 percent In addition to salt ions seawa-ter contains dissolved gases and nutrients The dissolved gases aremostly oxygen nitrogen and carbon dioxide and the dissolvednutrients are commonly nitrates phosphates and silicates As youmight guess the nutrients and dissolved gases in seawater greatlyaffect life in the oceans

OBJECTIVES

bull Compare and contrastthe physical and chemicalproperties of seawater

bull Explain ocean layering

bull Describe the formationof deep-water masses

VOCABULARY

salinitytemperature profilethermocline

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Variations in Salinity Although the average salinity of theoceans is 35 ppt actual salinities vary from place to place as shownin Figure 15-10 In subtropical regions where rates of evaporationexceed those of precipitation salt ions left behind by the evaporationof water molecules accumulate in the surface layers of the oceanThere salinities may be as high as 37 ppt In equatorial regions whereprecipitation is abundant salinities are lower Even lower salinities of32 or 33 ppt occur in polar regions where seawater is diluted by melt-ing sea ice The lowest salinities often occur where large rivers emptyinto the oceans Even though salinities vary the relative proportionof major sea salts is always constant because all ocean water contin-ually intermingles and is thoroughly mixed Do the MiniLab on thefollowing page to further analyze the salinity of seawater

Sources of Sea Salt Geological evidence indicates that the salin-ity of ancient seas was not much different from that of todayrsquosoceans One line of evidence is based on the proportion of magne-sium in the calcium-carbonate shells of some marine organismsThat proportion depends on the overall salinity of the water in whichthe shells form Present-day shells such as the one shown in Figure 15-11 contain about the same proportion of magnesium as similarshells throughout geologic time

Just as the proportion of sea salts has remained the same overtime so too have the sources of sea salts In addition to water vaporvolcanic gases contain chlorine and sulfur dioxide These gases

152 Seawater 393

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36536

Antarctic Ocean

All values are given in parts per thousand (ppt)

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Figure 15-11 By comparingthe proportion of magne-sium in present-day shellssuch as this nautilus withthose of ancient shells sci-entists have determined thatthe salinity of Earthrsquos oceanshas remained nearly thesame over geologic time

Figure 15-10 Ocean salini-ties vary from place toplace High salinities arecommon in areas with highrates of evaporation Lowsalinities often occur whererivers empty into oceans

dissolve in water and form the chlorine andsulfate ions of seawater The weathering ofcrustal rocks generates most of the otherabundant ions in seawater Sodium cal-cium and potassium come from the weath-ering of feldspars Iron and magnesiumcome from the weathering of minerals androcks rich in these elements These ions arethen flushed into rivers and transported tooceans

Removal of Sea Salts Although saltions are continuously added to seawaterthe salinity of seawater does not increaseWhy Because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are addedThe removal of sea salts involves severalprocesses Some precipitate from seawaternear arid coastal regions such as the oneshown in Figure 15-12 This processremoves immense quantities of sodiumchloride calcium sulfate and other seasalts In addition small salty spray dropletsfrom breaking waves are picked up bywinds and deposited inland Marine organ-isms also remove ions from seawater tobuild their shells bones and teeth As theseorganisms die their solid parts accumulateon the seafloor and become incorporatedinto the bottom sediments All these

394 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Figure 15-12 Salts thathave precipitated from sea-water form deposits alongthe coast of Baja Mexico

What is the chemical composition of seawater

Determine the chemical composition of seawater using the following ingredientsThe salinity of seawater is commonly mea-sured in parts per thousand (ppt)

Procedure 1 Carefully measure the ingredients and put

them all in a large beaker2 Add 96557 g of distilled water and mix

Analyze and Conclude1 How many grams of solution do you

have What percentage of this solution ismade up of salts

2 Given that 1 percent is equal to 10 pptwhat is the salinity of your solution inparts per thousand

3 Identify the ions in your solution4 Infer how your solution differs from actual

seawater

sodium chloride (NaCl) 2348 gmagnesium chloride (MgCl2) 498 gsodium sulfate (Na2SO4) 392 gcalcium chloride (CaCl2) 110 gpotassium chloride (KCl) 066 gsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 019 gpotassium bromide (KBr) 010 g

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

152 Seawater 395

Volcano

Seaspray

Chemicalreactions

Biologicalprocesses

Formation ofevaporites

Riverdischarge

Bottomsediments

Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

396 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Surfaceof ocean

Visible light

Photosynthesisoccurs inthis zone

50 m

100 m

150 m

Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

A B

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

152 Seawater 397

Highlatitudes

Lowlatitudes

1000

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

2000

3000

4000

Thermocline

Surface layer

Bottom layer

0

0 4 8 12 16 20 24

Variations in Ocean Water Temperatures

Figure 15-15 Ocean watertemperatures decrease withdepth Areas near the equa-tor have warmer ocean sur-face temperatures than domidlatitudes or areas nearthe poles

Dep

th (

m)

Bottom layer

Surface layer

Latitude

Thermocline

0

1000

2000

3000

400060degN 40deg 20deg 0deg 20deg 40deg 60degS

Ocean Layers

Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

398 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

60deg 40deg 20deg

North AtlanticDeep Water

AntarcticIntermediate Water

AntarcticBottom Water

0deg

lt0degC

gt0degC

0degC3degC

5degC

15degC

25degC

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2degC

2degC

20deg 40deg 60deg 80degN S

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

Dep

th (

m)

Latitude

Vertical Temperature Distribution (degC)

Figure 15-17 AntarcticBottom Water is the densestand coldest deep watermass It is overridden by theslightly warmer and lessdense North Atlantic DeepWater Antarctic Interme-diate Water is still warmerand less dense and thus it overrides the other twodeep water masses

earthgeucomself_check_quiz

153 Ocean Movements 399

OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

B

Wavelength

Water movement stops One-half wavelength

Direction of wave

A

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

High tide

A Semidiurnal

B Mixed

C Diurnal

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

402 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Arctic Circle

Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

0deg EquatorEquatorial Countercurrent

S Equatorial Current

S EquatorialCurrent

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South Pacific Gyre

South Atlantic Gyre

Indian OceanGyre

N Equatorial Current

N Equatorial CurrentNorth Pacific Gyre

EquatorialCountercurrent

North Atlantic Gyre

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Antarctic Circle Antarctic Circumpolar Current

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

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Labrador Current

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

earthgeucomchapter_test

Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

1 m

5 m

10 m

15 m

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 30 Stars
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
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Page 5: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

Figure 15-4 In addition tocomets water for Earthrsquosearly oceans may have comefrom volcanic eruptions Anintense period of volcanismoccurred shortly after theplanet formed This volcan-ism released large quanti-ties of water vapor andother gases into the atmo-sphere The water vaporeventually condensed intooceans

Volcanism During volcanic eruptions significant quantities ofgases are emitted These volcanic gases consist mostly of water vaporand carbon dioxide Shortly after the formation of Earth when theyoung planet was much hotter than it is today an episode of massiveviolent volcanism took place over the course of perhaps several hun-dred million years As shown in Figure 15-4 this volcanism releasedhuge amounts of water vapor carbon dioxide and other gases whichcombined to form Earthrsquos early atmosphere As Earthrsquos crust cooledthe water vapor gradually condensed into oceans By the time theoldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years ago Earthrsquosoceans may have been close to their present size Water is still beingadded to the hydrosphere by volcanism but some water molecules inthe atmosphere are continually being destroyed by ultraviolet radia-tion from the Sun These two processes balance each other What doyou think would happen over geologic time if they didnrsquot

DISTRIBUTION OF EARTHrsquoS WATERThe oceans contain 97 percent of the water found on Earth Another3 percent is freshwater located in the frozen ice caps of Greenlandand Antarctica and in rivers lakes and underground sources Thepercentage of ice on Earth has varied over geologic time from nearzero to perhaps as much as 10 percent of the hydrosphere Thusglobal sea level which is the level of the oceansrsquo surfaces has risenand fallen by hundreds of meters in response to melting ice duringwarm periods and expanding glaciers during ice ages Otherprocesses that affect sea level are tectonic forces that lift or lower por-tions of the seafloor A rising seafloor causes a rise in sea level while

388 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Carbon dioxideHydrogen

Chlorine Water vaporNitrogen

Equator

a sinking seafloor causes sea level to drop At present average globalsea level is slowly rising at a rate of 1 to 2 mm per year in response tomelting glaciers

The Blue Planet As shown in the image of Earth in Figure 15-5Earth is known as the ldquoblue planetrdquo for good reasonmdashapproximately71 percent of its surface is covered by oceans The average depth ofthese oceans is 3800 m Earthrsquos landmasses are like huge islandsalmost entirely surrounded by water Because most landmasses arein the northern hemisphere oceans cover only 61 percent of the sur-face there However 81 percent of the southern hemisphere is cov-ered by water Figure 15-6 shows the distribution of water in thenorthern and southern hemispheres Note that all the oceans arereally one vast interconnected body of water They have beendivided into specific oceans and seas largely because of historic andgeographic considerations

151 The Oceans 389

Figure 15-5 The vast inter-connected oceans of Earththe ldquoblue planetrdquo canclearly be seen in this com-puter image The colors rep-resent the speeds of oceancurrents Red is the fastestblue is the slowest

Equator

Figure 15-6 The northernhemisphere is covered byslightly more water thanland (A) The southern hemisphere however is covered mainly by water (B)A B

Major Oceans As Figure 15-7 shows there are three majoroceans the Pacific the Atlantic and the Indian The Pacific Ocean isthe largest Containing roughly half of Earthrsquos seawater it is largerthan all of Earthrsquos landmasses combined The second-largest oceanthe Atlantic extends for more than 20 000 km from Antarctica to thearctic circle North of the arctic circle the Atlantic Ocean is oftenreferred to as the Arctic Ocean The third-largest ocean the Indianis located mainly in the southern hemisphere The storm-lashedregion surrounding Antarctica south of 50deg south latitude is knownas the Antarctic Ocean

Sea Ice The Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are cov-ered by vast expanses of sea ice particularly duringthe winter In summer the ice breaks up somewhat asshown in Figure 15-8 Ice is less dense than water soit floats When sea-ice crystals first form a sort of ice-crystal slush develops at the surface of the water Thethickening ice eventually solidifies into individualround pieces called pancake ice Eventually thesepieces of pancake ice thicken and freeze into a contin-uous ice cover called pack ice In the coldest parts ofthe Arctic and Antarctic Oceans there is no summerthaw and the pack ice is generally several metersthick In the winter the pack-ice cover may be morethan 1000 km wide

390 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Antarctic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Figure 15-7 The Pacific Atlantic and Indian Oceans stretch from Antarctica tothe north The smaller Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are located near the northand south poles respectively

Figure 15-8 Ice is presentin this polar sea year round

Seas Seas are smaller than oceans and are partly or mostly land-locked A prominent example the Aral Sea is shown in Figure 15-9Another example the Mediterranean Sea is located between Africaand Europe It was the first sea to be explored and mapped by ancientpeoples such as the Egyptians Phoenicians Greeks and RomansNotable seas in the northern hemisphere include the Gulf of Mexicothe Caribbean Sea and the Bering Sea which is located betweenAlaska and Siberia Keep in mind that all seas and oceans belong toone global ocean whose waters are thoroughly mixed As a resultocean water everywhere contains nearly identical proportions of dis-solved salts as yoursquoll learn in the next section

151 The Oceans 391

1 What is oceanography What was learnedfrom the Challenger expedition

2 What is sonar Which research vessel firstused sonar to map the Mid-AtlanticRidge

3 What evidence indicates that oceansformed early in Earthrsquos geologic history

4 Where did the water in Earthrsquos earlyoceans come from

5 Thinking Critically The Great Lakes con-tain as much water as some seas Whyarenrsquot they considered to be seas

SKILL REVIEW

6 Measuring in SI Calculate the distance tothe ocean floor if a sonar signal takes sixseconds to return to a shiprsquos receiver Formore help refer to the Skill Handbook

Figure 15-9 The Aral Sealocated in Asia is an exam-ple of a land-locked body of water

earthgeucomself_check_quiz

Table 15-1 Major Ions in Seawater

Chemical ppt in Ion Symbol seawater

Chloride Clndash 1935

Sodium Na+ 1076

Sulfate SO42ndash 271

Magnesium Mg2+ 129

Calcium Ca2+ 041

Potassium K+ 039

Bicarbonate HCO3ndash 014

Bromide Brndash 0067

Strontium Sr2+ 0008

Boron B3+ 0004

Fluoride Fndash 0001

Total ~3500

152152

Sodium chloride crystals

Seawater

Have you ever accidentally swallowed a gulp of seawater If so yoursquovenoticed its salty taste Seawater is a solution of about 965 percentwater and 35 percent dissolved salts The most abundant salt in sea-water is sodium chloride (NaCl) Other salts present in seawater arechlorides and sulfates of magnesium potassium and calcium Infact most elements on Earth are present in seawater Because thesesubstances are dissolved they are in the form of ions Table 15-1shows the concentrations of the most important ions in the oceans

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERSalinity is a measure of the amount of dissolved salts in seawaterOceanographers express salinity as grams of salt per kilogram ofwater or parts per thousand (ppt) The total salt content of seawateris on average 35 ppt or 35 percent In addition to salt ions seawa-ter contains dissolved gases and nutrients The dissolved gases aremostly oxygen nitrogen and carbon dioxide and the dissolvednutrients are commonly nitrates phosphates and silicates As youmight guess the nutrients and dissolved gases in seawater greatlyaffect life in the oceans

OBJECTIVES

bull Compare and contrastthe physical and chemicalproperties of seawater

bull Explain ocean layering

bull Describe the formationof deep-water masses

VOCABULARY

salinitytemperature profilethermocline

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Variations in Salinity Although the average salinity of theoceans is 35 ppt actual salinities vary from place to place as shownin Figure 15-10 In subtropical regions where rates of evaporationexceed those of precipitation salt ions left behind by the evaporationof water molecules accumulate in the surface layers of the oceanThere salinities may be as high as 37 ppt In equatorial regions whereprecipitation is abundant salinities are lower Even lower salinities of32 or 33 ppt occur in polar regions where seawater is diluted by melt-ing sea ice The lowest salinities often occur where large rivers emptyinto the oceans Even though salinities vary the relative proportionof major sea salts is always constant because all ocean water contin-ually intermingles and is thoroughly mixed Do the MiniLab on thefollowing page to further analyze the salinity of seawater

Sources of Sea Salt Geological evidence indicates that the salin-ity of ancient seas was not much different from that of todayrsquosoceans One line of evidence is based on the proportion of magne-sium in the calcium-carbonate shells of some marine organismsThat proportion depends on the overall salinity of the water in whichthe shells form Present-day shells such as the one shown in Figure 15-11 contain about the same proportion of magnesium as similarshells throughout geologic time

Just as the proportion of sea salts has remained the same overtime so too have the sources of sea salts In addition to water vaporvolcanic gases contain chlorine and sulfur dioxide These gases

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Figure 15-11 By comparingthe proportion of magne-sium in present-day shellssuch as this nautilus withthose of ancient shells sci-entists have determined thatthe salinity of Earthrsquos oceanshas remained nearly thesame over geologic time

Figure 15-10 Ocean salini-ties vary from place toplace High salinities arecommon in areas with highrates of evaporation Lowsalinities often occur whererivers empty into oceans

dissolve in water and form the chlorine andsulfate ions of seawater The weathering ofcrustal rocks generates most of the otherabundant ions in seawater Sodium cal-cium and potassium come from the weath-ering of feldspars Iron and magnesiumcome from the weathering of minerals androcks rich in these elements These ions arethen flushed into rivers and transported tooceans

Removal of Sea Salts Although saltions are continuously added to seawaterthe salinity of seawater does not increaseWhy Because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are addedThe removal of sea salts involves severalprocesses Some precipitate from seawaternear arid coastal regions such as the oneshown in Figure 15-12 This processremoves immense quantities of sodiumchloride calcium sulfate and other seasalts In addition small salty spray dropletsfrom breaking waves are picked up bywinds and deposited inland Marine organ-isms also remove ions from seawater tobuild their shells bones and teeth As theseorganisms die their solid parts accumulateon the seafloor and become incorporatedinto the bottom sediments All these

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Figure 15-12 Salts thathave precipitated from sea-water form deposits alongthe coast of Baja Mexico

What is the chemical composition of seawater

Determine the chemical composition of seawater using the following ingredientsThe salinity of seawater is commonly mea-sured in parts per thousand (ppt)

Procedure 1 Carefully measure the ingredients and put

them all in a large beaker2 Add 96557 g of distilled water and mix

Analyze and Conclude1 How many grams of solution do you

have What percentage of this solution ismade up of salts

2 Given that 1 percent is equal to 10 pptwhat is the salinity of your solution inparts per thousand

3 Identify the ions in your solution4 Infer how your solution differs from actual

seawater

sodium chloride (NaCl) 2348 gmagnesium chloride (MgCl2) 498 gsodium sulfate (Na2SO4) 392 gcalcium chloride (CaCl2) 110 gpotassium chloride (KCl) 066 gsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 019 gpotassium bromide (KBr) 010 g

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

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Volcano

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Riverdischarge

Bottomsediments

Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

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50 m

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Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

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WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

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mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

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1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

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OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

B

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Water movement stops One-half wavelength

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

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Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

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occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

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CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

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Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

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Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

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Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

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GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

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Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

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410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
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Page 6: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

Equator

a sinking seafloor causes sea level to drop At present average globalsea level is slowly rising at a rate of 1 to 2 mm per year in response tomelting glaciers

The Blue Planet As shown in the image of Earth in Figure 15-5Earth is known as the ldquoblue planetrdquo for good reasonmdashapproximately71 percent of its surface is covered by oceans The average depth ofthese oceans is 3800 m Earthrsquos landmasses are like huge islandsalmost entirely surrounded by water Because most landmasses arein the northern hemisphere oceans cover only 61 percent of the sur-face there However 81 percent of the southern hemisphere is cov-ered by water Figure 15-6 shows the distribution of water in thenorthern and southern hemispheres Note that all the oceans arereally one vast interconnected body of water They have beendivided into specific oceans and seas largely because of historic andgeographic considerations

151 The Oceans 389

Figure 15-5 The vast inter-connected oceans of Earththe ldquoblue planetrdquo canclearly be seen in this com-puter image The colors rep-resent the speeds of oceancurrents Red is the fastestblue is the slowest

Equator

Figure 15-6 The northernhemisphere is covered byslightly more water thanland (A) The southern hemisphere however is covered mainly by water (B)A B

Major Oceans As Figure 15-7 shows there are three majoroceans the Pacific the Atlantic and the Indian The Pacific Ocean isthe largest Containing roughly half of Earthrsquos seawater it is largerthan all of Earthrsquos landmasses combined The second-largest oceanthe Atlantic extends for more than 20 000 km from Antarctica to thearctic circle North of the arctic circle the Atlantic Ocean is oftenreferred to as the Arctic Ocean The third-largest ocean the Indianis located mainly in the southern hemisphere The storm-lashedregion surrounding Antarctica south of 50deg south latitude is knownas the Antarctic Ocean

Sea Ice The Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are cov-ered by vast expanses of sea ice particularly duringthe winter In summer the ice breaks up somewhat asshown in Figure 15-8 Ice is less dense than water soit floats When sea-ice crystals first form a sort of ice-crystal slush develops at the surface of the water Thethickening ice eventually solidifies into individualround pieces called pancake ice Eventually thesepieces of pancake ice thicken and freeze into a contin-uous ice cover called pack ice In the coldest parts ofthe Arctic and Antarctic Oceans there is no summerthaw and the pack ice is generally several metersthick In the winter the pack-ice cover may be morethan 1000 km wide

390 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Antarctic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Figure 15-7 The Pacific Atlantic and Indian Oceans stretch from Antarctica tothe north The smaller Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are located near the northand south poles respectively

Figure 15-8 Ice is presentin this polar sea year round

Seas Seas are smaller than oceans and are partly or mostly land-locked A prominent example the Aral Sea is shown in Figure 15-9Another example the Mediterranean Sea is located between Africaand Europe It was the first sea to be explored and mapped by ancientpeoples such as the Egyptians Phoenicians Greeks and RomansNotable seas in the northern hemisphere include the Gulf of Mexicothe Caribbean Sea and the Bering Sea which is located betweenAlaska and Siberia Keep in mind that all seas and oceans belong toone global ocean whose waters are thoroughly mixed As a resultocean water everywhere contains nearly identical proportions of dis-solved salts as yoursquoll learn in the next section

151 The Oceans 391

1 What is oceanography What was learnedfrom the Challenger expedition

2 What is sonar Which research vessel firstused sonar to map the Mid-AtlanticRidge

3 What evidence indicates that oceansformed early in Earthrsquos geologic history

4 Where did the water in Earthrsquos earlyoceans come from

5 Thinking Critically The Great Lakes con-tain as much water as some seas Whyarenrsquot they considered to be seas

SKILL REVIEW

6 Measuring in SI Calculate the distance tothe ocean floor if a sonar signal takes sixseconds to return to a shiprsquos receiver Formore help refer to the Skill Handbook

Figure 15-9 The Aral Sealocated in Asia is an exam-ple of a land-locked body of water

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Table 15-1 Major Ions in Seawater

Chemical ppt in Ion Symbol seawater

Chloride Clndash 1935

Sodium Na+ 1076

Sulfate SO42ndash 271

Magnesium Mg2+ 129

Calcium Ca2+ 041

Potassium K+ 039

Bicarbonate HCO3ndash 014

Bromide Brndash 0067

Strontium Sr2+ 0008

Boron B3+ 0004

Fluoride Fndash 0001

Total ~3500

152152

Sodium chloride crystals

Seawater

Have you ever accidentally swallowed a gulp of seawater If so yoursquovenoticed its salty taste Seawater is a solution of about 965 percentwater and 35 percent dissolved salts The most abundant salt in sea-water is sodium chloride (NaCl) Other salts present in seawater arechlorides and sulfates of magnesium potassium and calcium Infact most elements on Earth are present in seawater Because thesesubstances are dissolved they are in the form of ions Table 15-1shows the concentrations of the most important ions in the oceans

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERSalinity is a measure of the amount of dissolved salts in seawaterOceanographers express salinity as grams of salt per kilogram ofwater or parts per thousand (ppt) The total salt content of seawateris on average 35 ppt or 35 percent In addition to salt ions seawa-ter contains dissolved gases and nutrients The dissolved gases aremostly oxygen nitrogen and carbon dioxide and the dissolvednutrients are commonly nitrates phosphates and silicates As youmight guess the nutrients and dissolved gases in seawater greatlyaffect life in the oceans

OBJECTIVES

bull Compare and contrastthe physical and chemicalproperties of seawater

bull Explain ocean layering

bull Describe the formationof deep-water masses

VOCABULARY

salinitytemperature profilethermocline

392 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

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Variations in Salinity Although the average salinity of theoceans is 35 ppt actual salinities vary from place to place as shownin Figure 15-10 In subtropical regions where rates of evaporationexceed those of precipitation salt ions left behind by the evaporationof water molecules accumulate in the surface layers of the oceanThere salinities may be as high as 37 ppt In equatorial regions whereprecipitation is abundant salinities are lower Even lower salinities of32 or 33 ppt occur in polar regions where seawater is diluted by melt-ing sea ice The lowest salinities often occur where large rivers emptyinto the oceans Even though salinities vary the relative proportionof major sea salts is always constant because all ocean water contin-ually intermingles and is thoroughly mixed Do the MiniLab on thefollowing page to further analyze the salinity of seawater

Sources of Sea Salt Geological evidence indicates that the salin-ity of ancient seas was not much different from that of todayrsquosoceans One line of evidence is based on the proportion of magne-sium in the calcium-carbonate shells of some marine organismsThat proportion depends on the overall salinity of the water in whichthe shells form Present-day shells such as the one shown in Figure 15-11 contain about the same proportion of magnesium as similarshells throughout geologic time

Just as the proportion of sea salts has remained the same overtime so too have the sources of sea salts In addition to water vaporvolcanic gases contain chlorine and sulfur dioxide These gases

152 Seawater 393

35

36536

Antarctic Ocean

All values are given in parts per thousand (ppt)

355355

35

35

35

34

34

35

34

3534

353637

36

36

3233

34

34

3534

3433

36

37

35

35

32

33

33

Equator

Pacific Ocean

ArcticOcean

AtlanticOcean

PacificOcean

IndianOcean

3434

Ocean Salinity

Figure 15-11 By comparingthe proportion of magne-sium in present-day shellssuch as this nautilus withthose of ancient shells sci-entists have determined thatthe salinity of Earthrsquos oceanshas remained nearly thesame over geologic time

Figure 15-10 Ocean salini-ties vary from place toplace High salinities arecommon in areas with highrates of evaporation Lowsalinities often occur whererivers empty into oceans

dissolve in water and form the chlorine andsulfate ions of seawater The weathering ofcrustal rocks generates most of the otherabundant ions in seawater Sodium cal-cium and potassium come from the weath-ering of feldspars Iron and magnesiumcome from the weathering of minerals androcks rich in these elements These ions arethen flushed into rivers and transported tooceans

Removal of Sea Salts Although saltions are continuously added to seawaterthe salinity of seawater does not increaseWhy Because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are addedThe removal of sea salts involves severalprocesses Some precipitate from seawaternear arid coastal regions such as the oneshown in Figure 15-12 This processremoves immense quantities of sodiumchloride calcium sulfate and other seasalts In addition small salty spray dropletsfrom breaking waves are picked up bywinds and deposited inland Marine organ-isms also remove ions from seawater tobuild their shells bones and teeth As theseorganisms die their solid parts accumulateon the seafloor and become incorporatedinto the bottom sediments All these

394 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Figure 15-12 Salts thathave precipitated from sea-water form deposits alongthe coast of Baja Mexico

What is the chemical composition of seawater

Determine the chemical composition of seawater using the following ingredientsThe salinity of seawater is commonly mea-sured in parts per thousand (ppt)

Procedure 1 Carefully measure the ingredients and put

them all in a large beaker2 Add 96557 g of distilled water and mix

Analyze and Conclude1 How many grams of solution do you

have What percentage of this solution ismade up of salts

2 Given that 1 percent is equal to 10 pptwhat is the salinity of your solution inparts per thousand

3 Identify the ions in your solution4 Infer how your solution differs from actual

seawater

sodium chloride (NaCl) 2348 gmagnesium chloride (MgCl2) 498 gsodium sulfate (Na2SO4) 392 gcalcium chloride (CaCl2) 110 gpotassium chloride (KCl) 066 gsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 019 gpotassium bromide (KBr) 010 g

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

152 Seawater 395

Volcano

Seaspray

Chemicalreactions

Biologicalprocesses

Formation ofevaporites

Riverdischarge

Bottomsediments

Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

396 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Surfaceof ocean

Visible light

Photosynthesisoccurs inthis zone

50 m

100 m

150 m

Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

A B

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

152 Seawater 397

Highlatitudes

Lowlatitudes

1000

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

2000

3000

4000

Thermocline

Surface layer

Bottom layer

0

0 4 8 12 16 20 24

Variations in Ocean Water Temperatures

Figure 15-15 Ocean watertemperatures decrease withdepth Areas near the equa-tor have warmer ocean sur-face temperatures than domidlatitudes or areas nearthe poles

Dep

th (

m)

Bottom layer

Surface layer

Latitude

Thermocline

0

1000

2000

3000

400060degN 40deg 20deg 0deg 20deg 40deg 60degS

Ocean Layers

Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

398 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

60deg 40deg 20deg

North AtlanticDeep Water

AntarcticIntermediate Water

AntarcticBottom Water

0deg

lt0degC

gt0degC

0degC3degC

5degC

15degC

25degC

2degC

2degC

2degC

20deg 40deg 60deg 80degN S

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

Dep

th (

m)

Latitude

Vertical Temperature Distribution (degC)

Figure 15-17 AntarcticBottom Water is the densestand coldest deep watermass It is overridden by theslightly warmer and lessdense North Atlantic DeepWater Antarctic Interme-diate Water is still warmerand less dense and thus it overrides the other twodeep water masses

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153 Ocean Movements 399

OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

B

Wavelength

Water movement stops One-half wavelength

Direction of wave

A

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

High tide

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C Diurnal

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

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EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

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Arctic Circle

Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

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GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 30 Stars
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
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Page 7: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

Major Oceans As Figure 15-7 shows there are three majoroceans the Pacific the Atlantic and the Indian The Pacific Ocean isthe largest Containing roughly half of Earthrsquos seawater it is largerthan all of Earthrsquos landmasses combined The second-largest oceanthe Atlantic extends for more than 20 000 km from Antarctica to thearctic circle North of the arctic circle the Atlantic Ocean is oftenreferred to as the Arctic Ocean The third-largest ocean the Indianis located mainly in the southern hemisphere The storm-lashedregion surrounding Antarctica south of 50deg south latitude is knownas the Antarctic Ocean

Sea Ice The Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are cov-ered by vast expanses of sea ice particularly duringthe winter In summer the ice breaks up somewhat asshown in Figure 15-8 Ice is less dense than water soit floats When sea-ice crystals first form a sort of ice-crystal slush develops at the surface of the water Thethickening ice eventually solidifies into individualround pieces called pancake ice Eventually thesepieces of pancake ice thicken and freeze into a contin-uous ice cover called pack ice In the coldest parts ofthe Arctic and Antarctic Oceans there is no summerthaw and the pack ice is generally several metersthick In the winter the pack-ice cover may be morethan 1000 km wide

390 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Antarctic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Figure 15-7 The Pacific Atlantic and Indian Oceans stretch from Antarctica tothe north The smaller Arctic and Antarctic Oceans are located near the northand south poles respectively

Figure 15-8 Ice is presentin this polar sea year round

Seas Seas are smaller than oceans and are partly or mostly land-locked A prominent example the Aral Sea is shown in Figure 15-9Another example the Mediterranean Sea is located between Africaand Europe It was the first sea to be explored and mapped by ancientpeoples such as the Egyptians Phoenicians Greeks and RomansNotable seas in the northern hemisphere include the Gulf of Mexicothe Caribbean Sea and the Bering Sea which is located betweenAlaska and Siberia Keep in mind that all seas and oceans belong toone global ocean whose waters are thoroughly mixed As a resultocean water everywhere contains nearly identical proportions of dis-solved salts as yoursquoll learn in the next section

151 The Oceans 391

1 What is oceanography What was learnedfrom the Challenger expedition

2 What is sonar Which research vessel firstused sonar to map the Mid-AtlanticRidge

3 What evidence indicates that oceansformed early in Earthrsquos geologic history

4 Where did the water in Earthrsquos earlyoceans come from

5 Thinking Critically The Great Lakes con-tain as much water as some seas Whyarenrsquot they considered to be seas

SKILL REVIEW

6 Measuring in SI Calculate the distance tothe ocean floor if a sonar signal takes sixseconds to return to a shiprsquos receiver Formore help refer to the Skill Handbook

Figure 15-9 The Aral Sealocated in Asia is an exam-ple of a land-locked body of water

earthgeucomself_check_quiz

Table 15-1 Major Ions in Seawater

Chemical ppt in Ion Symbol seawater

Chloride Clndash 1935

Sodium Na+ 1076

Sulfate SO42ndash 271

Magnesium Mg2+ 129

Calcium Ca2+ 041

Potassium K+ 039

Bicarbonate HCO3ndash 014

Bromide Brndash 0067

Strontium Sr2+ 0008

Boron B3+ 0004

Fluoride Fndash 0001

Total ~3500

152152

Sodium chloride crystals

Seawater

Have you ever accidentally swallowed a gulp of seawater If so yoursquovenoticed its salty taste Seawater is a solution of about 965 percentwater and 35 percent dissolved salts The most abundant salt in sea-water is sodium chloride (NaCl) Other salts present in seawater arechlorides and sulfates of magnesium potassium and calcium Infact most elements on Earth are present in seawater Because thesesubstances are dissolved they are in the form of ions Table 15-1shows the concentrations of the most important ions in the oceans

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERSalinity is a measure of the amount of dissolved salts in seawaterOceanographers express salinity as grams of salt per kilogram ofwater or parts per thousand (ppt) The total salt content of seawateris on average 35 ppt or 35 percent In addition to salt ions seawa-ter contains dissolved gases and nutrients The dissolved gases aremostly oxygen nitrogen and carbon dioxide and the dissolvednutrients are commonly nitrates phosphates and silicates As youmight guess the nutrients and dissolved gases in seawater greatlyaffect life in the oceans

OBJECTIVES

bull Compare and contrastthe physical and chemicalproperties of seawater

bull Explain ocean layering

bull Describe the formationof deep-water masses

VOCABULARY

salinitytemperature profilethermocline

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Variations in Salinity Although the average salinity of theoceans is 35 ppt actual salinities vary from place to place as shownin Figure 15-10 In subtropical regions where rates of evaporationexceed those of precipitation salt ions left behind by the evaporationof water molecules accumulate in the surface layers of the oceanThere salinities may be as high as 37 ppt In equatorial regions whereprecipitation is abundant salinities are lower Even lower salinities of32 or 33 ppt occur in polar regions where seawater is diluted by melt-ing sea ice The lowest salinities often occur where large rivers emptyinto the oceans Even though salinities vary the relative proportionof major sea salts is always constant because all ocean water contin-ually intermingles and is thoroughly mixed Do the MiniLab on thefollowing page to further analyze the salinity of seawater

Sources of Sea Salt Geological evidence indicates that the salin-ity of ancient seas was not much different from that of todayrsquosoceans One line of evidence is based on the proportion of magne-sium in the calcium-carbonate shells of some marine organismsThat proportion depends on the overall salinity of the water in whichthe shells form Present-day shells such as the one shown in Figure 15-11 contain about the same proportion of magnesium as similarshells throughout geologic time

Just as the proportion of sea salts has remained the same overtime so too have the sources of sea salts In addition to water vaporvolcanic gases contain chlorine and sulfur dioxide These gases

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Figure 15-11 By comparingthe proportion of magne-sium in present-day shellssuch as this nautilus withthose of ancient shells sci-entists have determined thatthe salinity of Earthrsquos oceanshas remained nearly thesame over geologic time

Figure 15-10 Ocean salini-ties vary from place toplace High salinities arecommon in areas with highrates of evaporation Lowsalinities often occur whererivers empty into oceans

dissolve in water and form the chlorine andsulfate ions of seawater The weathering ofcrustal rocks generates most of the otherabundant ions in seawater Sodium cal-cium and potassium come from the weath-ering of feldspars Iron and magnesiumcome from the weathering of minerals androcks rich in these elements These ions arethen flushed into rivers and transported tooceans

Removal of Sea Salts Although saltions are continuously added to seawaterthe salinity of seawater does not increaseWhy Because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are addedThe removal of sea salts involves severalprocesses Some precipitate from seawaternear arid coastal regions such as the oneshown in Figure 15-12 This processremoves immense quantities of sodiumchloride calcium sulfate and other seasalts In addition small salty spray dropletsfrom breaking waves are picked up bywinds and deposited inland Marine organ-isms also remove ions from seawater tobuild their shells bones and teeth As theseorganisms die their solid parts accumulateon the seafloor and become incorporatedinto the bottom sediments All these

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Figure 15-12 Salts thathave precipitated from sea-water form deposits alongthe coast of Baja Mexico

What is the chemical composition of seawater

Determine the chemical composition of seawater using the following ingredientsThe salinity of seawater is commonly mea-sured in parts per thousand (ppt)

Procedure 1 Carefully measure the ingredients and put

them all in a large beaker2 Add 96557 g of distilled water and mix

Analyze and Conclude1 How many grams of solution do you

have What percentage of this solution ismade up of salts

2 Given that 1 percent is equal to 10 pptwhat is the salinity of your solution inparts per thousand

3 Identify the ions in your solution4 Infer how your solution differs from actual

seawater

sodium chloride (NaCl) 2348 gmagnesium chloride (MgCl2) 498 gsodium sulfate (Na2SO4) 392 gcalcium chloride (CaCl2) 110 gpotassium chloride (KCl) 066 gsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 019 gpotassium bromide (KBr) 010 g

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

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Volcano

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Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

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WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

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mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

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1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

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OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

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Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

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Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

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occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

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CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

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Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

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Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

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Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

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Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

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1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

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Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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B

CD

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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Page 8: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

Seas Seas are smaller than oceans and are partly or mostly land-locked A prominent example the Aral Sea is shown in Figure 15-9Another example the Mediterranean Sea is located between Africaand Europe It was the first sea to be explored and mapped by ancientpeoples such as the Egyptians Phoenicians Greeks and RomansNotable seas in the northern hemisphere include the Gulf of Mexicothe Caribbean Sea and the Bering Sea which is located betweenAlaska and Siberia Keep in mind that all seas and oceans belong toone global ocean whose waters are thoroughly mixed As a resultocean water everywhere contains nearly identical proportions of dis-solved salts as yoursquoll learn in the next section

151 The Oceans 391

1 What is oceanography What was learnedfrom the Challenger expedition

2 What is sonar Which research vessel firstused sonar to map the Mid-AtlanticRidge

3 What evidence indicates that oceansformed early in Earthrsquos geologic history

4 Where did the water in Earthrsquos earlyoceans come from

5 Thinking Critically The Great Lakes con-tain as much water as some seas Whyarenrsquot they considered to be seas

SKILL REVIEW

6 Measuring in SI Calculate the distance tothe ocean floor if a sonar signal takes sixseconds to return to a shiprsquos receiver Formore help refer to the Skill Handbook

Figure 15-9 The Aral Sealocated in Asia is an exam-ple of a land-locked body of water

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Table 15-1 Major Ions in Seawater

Chemical ppt in Ion Symbol seawater

Chloride Clndash 1935

Sodium Na+ 1076

Sulfate SO42ndash 271

Magnesium Mg2+ 129

Calcium Ca2+ 041

Potassium K+ 039

Bicarbonate HCO3ndash 014

Bromide Brndash 0067

Strontium Sr2+ 0008

Boron B3+ 0004

Fluoride Fndash 0001

Total ~3500

152152

Sodium chloride crystals

Seawater

Have you ever accidentally swallowed a gulp of seawater If so yoursquovenoticed its salty taste Seawater is a solution of about 965 percentwater and 35 percent dissolved salts The most abundant salt in sea-water is sodium chloride (NaCl) Other salts present in seawater arechlorides and sulfates of magnesium potassium and calcium Infact most elements on Earth are present in seawater Because thesesubstances are dissolved they are in the form of ions Table 15-1shows the concentrations of the most important ions in the oceans

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERSalinity is a measure of the amount of dissolved salts in seawaterOceanographers express salinity as grams of salt per kilogram ofwater or parts per thousand (ppt) The total salt content of seawateris on average 35 ppt or 35 percent In addition to salt ions seawa-ter contains dissolved gases and nutrients The dissolved gases aremostly oxygen nitrogen and carbon dioxide and the dissolvednutrients are commonly nitrates phosphates and silicates As youmight guess the nutrients and dissolved gases in seawater greatlyaffect life in the oceans

OBJECTIVES

bull Compare and contrastthe physical and chemicalproperties of seawater

bull Explain ocean layering

bull Describe the formationof deep-water masses

VOCABULARY

salinitytemperature profilethermocline

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Variations in Salinity Although the average salinity of theoceans is 35 ppt actual salinities vary from place to place as shownin Figure 15-10 In subtropical regions where rates of evaporationexceed those of precipitation salt ions left behind by the evaporationof water molecules accumulate in the surface layers of the oceanThere salinities may be as high as 37 ppt In equatorial regions whereprecipitation is abundant salinities are lower Even lower salinities of32 or 33 ppt occur in polar regions where seawater is diluted by melt-ing sea ice The lowest salinities often occur where large rivers emptyinto the oceans Even though salinities vary the relative proportionof major sea salts is always constant because all ocean water contin-ually intermingles and is thoroughly mixed Do the MiniLab on thefollowing page to further analyze the salinity of seawater

Sources of Sea Salt Geological evidence indicates that the salin-ity of ancient seas was not much different from that of todayrsquosoceans One line of evidence is based on the proportion of magne-sium in the calcium-carbonate shells of some marine organismsThat proportion depends on the overall salinity of the water in whichthe shells form Present-day shells such as the one shown in Figure 15-11 contain about the same proportion of magnesium as similarshells throughout geologic time

Just as the proportion of sea salts has remained the same overtime so too have the sources of sea salts In addition to water vaporvolcanic gases contain chlorine and sulfur dioxide These gases

152 Seawater 393

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Antarctic Ocean

All values are given in parts per thousand (ppt)

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Figure 15-11 By comparingthe proportion of magne-sium in present-day shellssuch as this nautilus withthose of ancient shells sci-entists have determined thatthe salinity of Earthrsquos oceanshas remained nearly thesame over geologic time

Figure 15-10 Ocean salini-ties vary from place toplace High salinities arecommon in areas with highrates of evaporation Lowsalinities often occur whererivers empty into oceans

dissolve in water and form the chlorine andsulfate ions of seawater The weathering ofcrustal rocks generates most of the otherabundant ions in seawater Sodium cal-cium and potassium come from the weath-ering of feldspars Iron and magnesiumcome from the weathering of minerals androcks rich in these elements These ions arethen flushed into rivers and transported tooceans

Removal of Sea Salts Although saltions are continuously added to seawaterthe salinity of seawater does not increaseWhy Because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are addedThe removal of sea salts involves severalprocesses Some precipitate from seawaternear arid coastal regions such as the oneshown in Figure 15-12 This processremoves immense quantities of sodiumchloride calcium sulfate and other seasalts In addition small salty spray dropletsfrom breaking waves are picked up bywinds and deposited inland Marine organ-isms also remove ions from seawater tobuild their shells bones and teeth As theseorganisms die their solid parts accumulateon the seafloor and become incorporatedinto the bottom sediments All these

394 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Figure 15-12 Salts thathave precipitated from sea-water form deposits alongthe coast of Baja Mexico

What is the chemical composition of seawater

Determine the chemical composition of seawater using the following ingredientsThe salinity of seawater is commonly mea-sured in parts per thousand (ppt)

Procedure 1 Carefully measure the ingredients and put

them all in a large beaker2 Add 96557 g of distilled water and mix

Analyze and Conclude1 How many grams of solution do you

have What percentage of this solution ismade up of salts

2 Given that 1 percent is equal to 10 pptwhat is the salinity of your solution inparts per thousand

3 Identify the ions in your solution4 Infer how your solution differs from actual

seawater

sodium chloride (NaCl) 2348 gmagnesium chloride (MgCl2) 498 gsodium sulfate (Na2SO4) 392 gcalcium chloride (CaCl2) 110 gpotassium chloride (KCl) 066 gsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 019 gpotassium bromide (KBr) 010 g

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

152 Seawater 395

Volcano

Seaspray

Chemicalreactions

Biologicalprocesses

Formation ofevaporites

Riverdischarge

Bottomsediments

Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

396 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Surfaceof ocean

Visible light

Photosynthesisoccurs inthis zone

50 m

100 m

150 m

Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

A B

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

152 Seawater 397

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th (

m)

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2000

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0

0 4 8 12 16 20 24

Variations in Ocean Water Temperatures

Figure 15-15 Ocean watertemperatures decrease withdepth Areas near the equa-tor have warmer ocean sur-face temperatures than domidlatitudes or areas nearthe poles

Dep

th (

m)

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Surface layer

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Thermocline

0

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400060degN 40deg 20deg 0deg 20deg 40deg 60degS

Ocean Layers

Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

398 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

60deg 40deg 20deg

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AntarcticIntermediate Water

AntarcticBottom Water

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Figure 15-17 AntarcticBottom Water is the densestand coldest deep watermass It is overridden by theslightly warmer and lessdense North Atlantic DeepWater Antarctic Interme-diate Water is still warmerand less dense and thus it overrides the other twodeep water masses

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153 Ocean Movements 399

OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

B

Wavelength

Water movement stops One-half wavelength

Direction of wave

A

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

High tide

A Semidiurnal

B Mixed

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

402 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Arctic Circle

Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

0deg EquatorEquatorial Countercurrent

S Equatorial Current

S EquatorialCurrent

S EquatorialCurrent

N Equatorial Current

South Pacific Gyre

South Atlantic Gyre

Indian OceanGyre

N Equatorial Current

N Equatorial CurrentNorth Pacific Gyre

EquatorialCountercurrent

North Atlantic Gyre

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Antarctic Circle Antarctic Circumpolar Current

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

0deg 30deg E 60deg E 90deg E 120deg E30deg W60deg W90deg W120deg W150deg W150deg E120deg E 180deg

Labrador Current

E

Greenland

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urrent

Equatorial Countercurrent

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Kuroshio

Peru Current

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Major Ocean Currents

Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

earthgeucomchapter_test

Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

1 m

5 m

10 m

15 m

20 m

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
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Table 15-1 Major Ions in Seawater

Chemical ppt in Ion Symbol seawater

Chloride Clndash 1935

Sodium Na+ 1076

Sulfate SO42ndash 271

Magnesium Mg2+ 129

Calcium Ca2+ 041

Potassium K+ 039

Bicarbonate HCO3ndash 014

Bromide Brndash 0067

Strontium Sr2+ 0008

Boron B3+ 0004

Fluoride Fndash 0001

Total ~3500

152152

Sodium chloride crystals

Seawater

Have you ever accidentally swallowed a gulp of seawater If so yoursquovenoticed its salty taste Seawater is a solution of about 965 percentwater and 35 percent dissolved salts The most abundant salt in sea-water is sodium chloride (NaCl) Other salts present in seawater arechlorides and sulfates of magnesium potassium and calcium Infact most elements on Earth are present in seawater Because thesesubstances are dissolved they are in the form of ions Table 15-1shows the concentrations of the most important ions in the oceans

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERSalinity is a measure of the amount of dissolved salts in seawaterOceanographers express salinity as grams of salt per kilogram ofwater or parts per thousand (ppt) The total salt content of seawateris on average 35 ppt or 35 percent In addition to salt ions seawa-ter contains dissolved gases and nutrients The dissolved gases aremostly oxygen nitrogen and carbon dioxide and the dissolvednutrients are commonly nitrates phosphates and silicates As youmight guess the nutrients and dissolved gases in seawater greatlyaffect life in the oceans

OBJECTIVES

bull Compare and contrastthe physical and chemicalproperties of seawater

bull Explain ocean layering

bull Describe the formationof deep-water masses

VOCABULARY

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Variations in Salinity Although the average salinity of theoceans is 35 ppt actual salinities vary from place to place as shownin Figure 15-10 In subtropical regions where rates of evaporationexceed those of precipitation salt ions left behind by the evaporationof water molecules accumulate in the surface layers of the oceanThere salinities may be as high as 37 ppt In equatorial regions whereprecipitation is abundant salinities are lower Even lower salinities of32 or 33 ppt occur in polar regions where seawater is diluted by melt-ing sea ice The lowest salinities often occur where large rivers emptyinto the oceans Even though salinities vary the relative proportionof major sea salts is always constant because all ocean water contin-ually intermingles and is thoroughly mixed Do the MiniLab on thefollowing page to further analyze the salinity of seawater

Sources of Sea Salt Geological evidence indicates that the salin-ity of ancient seas was not much different from that of todayrsquosoceans One line of evidence is based on the proportion of magne-sium in the calcium-carbonate shells of some marine organismsThat proportion depends on the overall salinity of the water in whichthe shells form Present-day shells such as the one shown in Figure 15-11 contain about the same proportion of magnesium as similarshells throughout geologic time

Just as the proportion of sea salts has remained the same overtime so too have the sources of sea salts In addition to water vaporvolcanic gases contain chlorine and sulfur dioxide These gases

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Figure 15-11 By comparingthe proportion of magne-sium in present-day shellssuch as this nautilus withthose of ancient shells sci-entists have determined thatthe salinity of Earthrsquos oceanshas remained nearly thesame over geologic time

Figure 15-10 Ocean salini-ties vary from place toplace High salinities arecommon in areas with highrates of evaporation Lowsalinities often occur whererivers empty into oceans

dissolve in water and form the chlorine andsulfate ions of seawater The weathering ofcrustal rocks generates most of the otherabundant ions in seawater Sodium cal-cium and potassium come from the weath-ering of feldspars Iron and magnesiumcome from the weathering of minerals androcks rich in these elements These ions arethen flushed into rivers and transported tooceans

Removal of Sea Salts Although saltions are continuously added to seawaterthe salinity of seawater does not increaseWhy Because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are addedThe removal of sea salts involves severalprocesses Some precipitate from seawaternear arid coastal regions such as the oneshown in Figure 15-12 This processremoves immense quantities of sodiumchloride calcium sulfate and other seasalts In addition small salty spray dropletsfrom breaking waves are picked up bywinds and deposited inland Marine organ-isms also remove ions from seawater tobuild their shells bones and teeth As theseorganisms die their solid parts accumulateon the seafloor and become incorporatedinto the bottom sediments All these

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Figure 15-12 Salts thathave precipitated from sea-water form deposits alongthe coast of Baja Mexico

What is the chemical composition of seawater

Determine the chemical composition of seawater using the following ingredientsThe salinity of seawater is commonly mea-sured in parts per thousand (ppt)

Procedure 1 Carefully measure the ingredients and put

them all in a large beaker2 Add 96557 g of distilled water and mix

Analyze and Conclude1 How many grams of solution do you

have What percentage of this solution ismade up of salts

2 Given that 1 percent is equal to 10 pptwhat is the salinity of your solution inparts per thousand

3 Identify the ions in your solution4 Infer how your solution differs from actual

seawater

sodium chloride (NaCl) 2348 gmagnesium chloride (MgCl2) 498 gsodium sulfate (Na2SO4) 392 gcalcium chloride (CaCl2) 110 gpotassium chloride (KCl) 066 gsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 019 gpotassium bromide (KBr) 010 g

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

152 Seawater 395

Volcano

Seaspray

Chemicalreactions

Biologicalprocesses

Formation ofevaporites

Riverdischarge

Bottomsediments

Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

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Surfaceof ocean

Visible light

Photosynthesisoccurs inthis zone

50 m

100 m

150 m

Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

A B

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

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Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

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1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

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OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

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Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

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EarthEarth

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First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

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Arctic Circle

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

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GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

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1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
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Variations in Salinity Although the average salinity of theoceans is 35 ppt actual salinities vary from place to place as shownin Figure 15-10 In subtropical regions where rates of evaporationexceed those of precipitation salt ions left behind by the evaporationof water molecules accumulate in the surface layers of the oceanThere salinities may be as high as 37 ppt In equatorial regions whereprecipitation is abundant salinities are lower Even lower salinities of32 or 33 ppt occur in polar regions where seawater is diluted by melt-ing sea ice The lowest salinities often occur where large rivers emptyinto the oceans Even though salinities vary the relative proportionof major sea salts is always constant because all ocean water contin-ually intermingles and is thoroughly mixed Do the MiniLab on thefollowing page to further analyze the salinity of seawater

Sources of Sea Salt Geological evidence indicates that the salin-ity of ancient seas was not much different from that of todayrsquosoceans One line of evidence is based on the proportion of magne-sium in the calcium-carbonate shells of some marine organismsThat proportion depends on the overall salinity of the water in whichthe shells form Present-day shells such as the one shown in Figure 15-11 contain about the same proportion of magnesium as similarshells throughout geologic time

Just as the proportion of sea salts has remained the same overtime so too have the sources of sea salts In addition to water vaporvolcanic gases contain chlorine and sulfur dioxide These gases

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Figure 15-11 By comparingthe proportion of magne-sium in present-day shellssuch as this nautilus withthose of ancient shells sci-entists have determined thatthe salinity of Earthrsquos oceanshas remained nearly thesame over geologic time

Figure 15-10 Ocean salini-ties vary from place toplace High salinities arecommon in areas with highrates of evaporation Lowsalinities often occur whererivers empty into oceans

dissolve in water and form the chlorine andsulfate ions of seawater The weathering ofcrustal rocks generates most of the otherabundant ions in seawater Sodium cal-cium and potassium come from the weath-ering of feldspars Iron and magnesiumcome from the weathering of minerals androcks rich in these elements These ions arethen flushed into rivers and transported tooceans

Removal of Sea Salts Although saltions are continuously added to seawaterthe salinity of seawater does not increaseWhy Because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are addedThe removal of sea salts involves severalprocesses Some precipitate from seawaternear arid coastal regions such as the oneshown in Figure 15-12 This processremoves immense quantities of sodiumchloride calcium sulfate and other seasalts In addition small salty spray dropletsfrom breaking waves are picked up bywinds and deposited inland Marine organ-isms also remove ions from seawater tobuild their shells bones and teeth As theseorganisms die their solid parts accumulateon the seafloor and become incorporatedinto the bottom sediments All these

394 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Figure 15-12 Salts thathave precipitated from sea-water form deposits alongthe coast of Baja Mexico

What is the chemical composition of seawater

Determine the chemical composition of seawater using the following ingredientsThe salinity of seawater is commonly mea-sured in parts per thousand (ppt)

Procedure 1 Carefully measure the ingredients and put

them all in a large beaker2 Add 96557 g of distilled water and mix

Analyze and Conclude1 How many grams of solution do you

have What percentage of this solution ismade up of salts

2 Given that 1 percent is equal to 10 pptwhat is the salinity of your solution inparts per thousand

3 Identify the ions in your solution4 Infer how your solution differs from actual

seawater

sodium chloride (NaCl) 2348 gmagnesium chloride (MgCl2) 498 gsodium sulfate (Na2SO4) 392 gcalcium chloride (CaCl2) 110 gpotassium chloride (KCl) 066 gsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 019 gpotassium bromide (KBr) 010 g

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

152 Seawater 395

Volcano

Seaspray

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Riverdischarge

Bottomsediments

Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

396 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Surfaceof ocean

Visible light

Photosynthesisoccurs inthis zone

50 m

100 m

150 m

Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

A B

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

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Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

398 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

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OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

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CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

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153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

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Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

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Solar tideSolar tide

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Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

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GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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Page 11: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

dissolve in water and form the chlorine andsulfate ions of seawater The weathering ofcrustal rocks generates most of the otherabundant ions in seawater Sodium cal-cium and potassium come from the weath-ering of feldspars Iron and magnesiumcome from the weathering of minerals androcks rich in these elements These ions arethen flushed into rivers and transported tooceans

Removal of Sea Salts Although saltions are continuously added to seawaterthe salinity of seawater does not increaseWhy Because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are addedThe removal of sea salts involves severalprocesses Some precipitate from seawaternear arid coastal regions such as the oneshown in Figure 15-12 This processremoves immense quantities of sodiumchloride calcium sulfate and other seasalts In addition small salty spray dropletsfrom breaking waves are picked up bywinds and deposited inland Marine organ-isms also remove ions from seawater tobuild their shells bones and teeth As theseorganisms die their solid parts accumulateon the seafloor and become incorporatedinto the bottom sediments All these

394 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Figure 15-12 Salts thathave precipitated from sea-water form deposits alongthe coast of Baja Mexico

What is the chemical composition of seawater

Determine the chemical composition of seawater using the following ingredientsThe salinity of seawater is commonly mea-sured in parts per thousand (ppt)

Procedure 1 Carefully measure the ingredients and put

them all in a large beaker2 Add 96557 g of distilled water and mix

Analyze and Conclude1 How many grams of solution do you

have What percentage of this solution ismade up of salts

2 Given that 1 percent is equal to 10 pptwhat is the salinity of your solution inparts per thousand

3 Identify the ions in your solution4 Infer how your solution differs from actual

seawater

sodium chloride (NaCl) 2348 gmagnesium chloride (MgCl2) 498 gsodium sulfate (Na2SO4) 392 gcalcium chloride (CaCl2) 110 gpotassium chloride (KCl) 066 gsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 019 gpotassium bromide (KBr) 010 g

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

152 Seawater 395

Volcano

Seaspray

Chemicalreactions

Biologicalprocesses

Formation ofevaporites

Riverdischarge

Bottomsediments

Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

396 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Surfaceof ocean

Visible light

Photosynthesisoccurs inthis zone

50 m

100 m

150 m

Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

A B

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

152 Seawater 397

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Figure 15-15 Ocean watertemperatures decrease withdepth Areas near the equa-tor have warmer ocean sur-face temperatures than domidlatitudes or areas nearthe poles

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Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

398 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

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Figure 15-17 AntarcticBottom Water is the densestand coldest deep watermass It is overridden by theslightly warmer and lessdense North Atlantic DeepWater Antarctic Interme-diate Water is still warmerand less dense and thus it overrides the other twodeep water masses

earthgeucomself_check_quiz

153 Ocean Movements 399

OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

B

Wavelength

Water movement stops One-half wavelength

Direction of wave

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

High tide

A Semidiurnal

B Mixed

C Diurnal

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t (m

)

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4 8 12 16 20 204 8 12 16

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

402 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Arctic Circle

Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

0deg EquatorEquatorial Countercurrent

S Equatorial Current

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South Pacific Gyre

South Atlantic Gyre

Indian OceanGyre

N Equatorial Current

N Equatorial CurrentNorth Pacific Gyre

EquatorialCountercurrent

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Antarctic Circle Antarctic Circumpolar Current

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

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Labrador Current

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

earthgeucomchapter_test

Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

1 m

5 m

10 m

15 m

20 m

earthgeucomstandardized_test

  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
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Page 12: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

processes remove immense quantities of salt ions from the oceanThus the existing salinity of seawater represents a balance betweenthe processes that remove salts and those that add them as shownin Figure 15-13

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWATERThe presence of various salts causes the physical properties of seawa-ter to be quite different from those of freshwater Freshwater has amaximum density of 100 gcm3 Because salt ions are heavier thanwater molecules they increase the density of water Seawater is there-fore denser than freshwater and its density varies depending on itssalinity Temperature also affects densitymdashcold water is denser thanwarm water Because of salinity and temperature variations the den-sity of seawater ranges from about 102 gcm3 to 103 gcm3 Thesevariations may seem small but they are significant They affect manyoceanic processes which yoursquoll learn about in the next chapterVariations in salinity also cause the freezing point of seawater to besomewhat lower than that of freshwater Freshwater freezes at 0degCBecause salt ions interfere with the formation of hydrogen bonds thefreezing point of seawater is ndash2degC

Absorption of Light If yoursquove ever swum in a lake you may havenoticed that the intensity of light decreases with depth The watermay be clear but if the lake is deep the bottom waters will be dark

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Seaspray

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Figure 15-13 Salts areadded to seawater by vol-canic eruptions and by theweathering and erosion ofrocks Salts are removedfrom seawater by the for-mation of evaporites andbiological processes Saltydroplets also are depositedinland by winds

Using Numbers Ifthe density of a sam-ple of seawater is102716 gmL calcu-late the mass of 400 mL of the sample

Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

396 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Surfaceof ocean

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Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

A B

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

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Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

398 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

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Latitude

Vertical Temperature Distribution (degC)

Figure 15-17 AntarcticBottom Water is the densestand coldest deep watermass It is overridden by theslightly warmer and lessdense North Atlantic DeepWater Antarctic Interme-diate Water is still warmerand less dense and thus it overrides the other twodeep water masses

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OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

B

Wavelength

Water movement stops One-half wavelength

Direction of wave

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

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Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

High tide

A Semidiurnal

B Mixed

C Diurnal

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)

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

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EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

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Arctic Circle

Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

0deg EquatorEquatorial Countercurrent

S Equatorial Current

S EquatorialCurrent

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N Equatorial Current

South Pacific Gyre

South Atlantic Gyre

Indian OceanGyre

N Equatorial Current

N Equatorial CurrentNorth Pacific Gyre

EquatorialCountercurrent

North Atlantic Gyre

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Antarctic Circle Antarctic Circumpolar Current

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

0deg 30deg E 60deg E 90deg E 120deg E30deg W60deg W90deg W120deg W150deg W150deg E120deg E 180deg

Labrador Current

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

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1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 30 Stars
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 313 Cosmology
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Water absorbs light which gives rise to another physicalproperty of oceansmdashthey are dark In general light pen-etrates only the upper 100 m of seawater Below thatdepth all is darkness Figure 15-14 illustrates how lightpenetrates ocean water Notice that red light penetratesless than blue light Red objects appear black below thedepth of penetration of red light and other reflectingobjects in the water appear green or blue Although somefading blue light may reach depths of a few hundredmeters light sufficient for photosynthesis exists only inthe top 100 m of the ocean

OCEAN LAYERINGOcean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polarwaters to 30degC in equatorial regions with the average sur-face temperature being 15degC Ocean water temperatureshowever decrease significantly with depth Thus deepocean water is always cold even in tropical oceans Figure15-15 shows a typical ocean temperature profile whichplots changing water temperatures with depth Such pro-

files vary depending on location and season In the temperature pro-file shown here beneath roughly 100 m temperatures decreasecontinuously with depth to around 4degC at 1 km The dark watersbelow 1 km have fairly uniform temperatures of less than 4degC Basedon temperature variations the ocean can be divided into three lay-ers as shown in Figure 15-16 The first is a relatively warm sunlitsurface layer some 100 m thick Under this is a transitional layerknown as the thermocline which is characterized by rapidlydecreasing temperatures with depth The bottom layer is cold anddark with temperatures near freezing Both the thermocline and thewarm surface layer are absent in polar seas where water tempera-tures are cold from top to bottom In general ocean layering iscaused by density differences Because cold water is more dense thanwarm water cold water sinks to the bottom while less-dense warmwater is found near the oceanrsquos surface

396 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Surfaceof ocean

Visible light

Photosynthesisoccurs inthis zone

50 m

100 m

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Figure 15-14 Red light doesnot penetrate as far as bluelight in the ocean (A) Thusred marine organisms suchas this deep-sea shrimp (B)appear black below a depthof 10 m This helps themescape predators

A B

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

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Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

398 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

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OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

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Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

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EarthEarth

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First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

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GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
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Page 14: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

WATER MASSESThe temperature of the bottom layer ofocean water is near freezing even in tropi-cal oceans where surface temperatures arewarm Where does all this cold water comefrom The source is Earthrsquos polar seasRecall that high salinity and cold tempera-tures cause seawater to become moredense When seawater freezes during thearctic or antarctic winter sea ice formsHowever salt ions arenrsquot incorporated intothe growing ice crystals and accumulatebeneath the ice Consequently the coldwater beneath the ice becomes saltier anddenser than the surrounding seawater andthis saltier water sinks This salty waterthen migrates toward the equator as acold deep water mass along the oceanfloor Other cold deep water masses formwhen surface currents in the ocean bringrelatively salty midlatitude or subtropical waters into polar regions Inwinter these waters become colder and denser than the surroundingpolar surface waters and thus they sink

Three water masses account for most of the deep water in theAtlantic Ocean Antarctic Bottom Water forms when antarctic seasfreeze during the winter With temperatures below 0degC this water

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Figure 15-16 Based onwater temperatures theocean can be divided intothree layers the relativelywarm surface layer thetransitional thermoclineand the cold bottom layer

mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

398 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

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OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

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153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

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First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

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GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
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mass is the coldest and densest in all the oceans as shown in Figure15-17 North Atlantic Deep Water forms in a similar manner offshorefrom Greenland It is warmer and less dense than Antarctic BottomWater and thus overrides it Antarctic Intermediate Water forms whenthe relatively salty waters of the Antarctic Ocean decrease in temper-ature during winter and sink Being slightly warmer and less densethan North Atlantic Deep Water Antarctic Intermediate Water over-rides the other two water masses While the Atlantic Ocean containsall three major deep-water masses the Indian and Pacific Oceans con-tain only the two deep antarctic water masses Yoursquoll model watermasses in the GeoLab at the end of this chapter In the next sectionyoursquoll learn about other water movements in the ocean

398 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 What is the most abundant salt in sea-water How do salts enter the ocean

2 How does the salinity of seawater affectits density

3 The salinity of seawater is higher in sub-tropical regions than at the equatorWhy

4 Explain why North Atlantic Deep Waterand Antarctic Intermediate Water over-ride Antarctic Bottom Water

5 Which is more dense cold freshwater orwarm seawater Explain

6 Thinking Critically Why do red fish lookblack at ocean water depths greater thanabout 10 m

SKILL REVIEW

7 Recognizing Cause and Effect Based onwhat you have learned about the freez-ing point of seawater explain why salt isoften used to de-ice roads in the winterFor more help refer to the SkillHandbook

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OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

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153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

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First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

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Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

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GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

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410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
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153 Ocean Movements 399

OBJECTIVES

bull Describe the physicalproperties of waves

bull Explain how tides form

bull Compare and contrastvarious ocean currents

VOCABULARY

wave tidecrest density currenttrough surface currentbreaker upwelling

153153 Ocean Movements

Oceans are never completely motionless Their most obvious move-ment is the constant motion of the waves A wave is a rhythmicmovement that carries energy through space or mattermdashin this caseocean water Ocean waves are generated mainly by wind flowing overthe waterrsquos surface As an ocean wave passes the water moves up anddown in a circular pattern and returns to its original position asshown in Figure 15-18A Only the energy moves steadily forwardThe water itself moves in circles until the energy passes but it doesnot move forward

WAVE CHARACTERISTICSIn the open ocean a typical wave has the characteristics shown inFigure 15-18B The highest point of a wave is the crest and the low-est point is the trough The vertical distance between crest andtrough is the wave height the horizontal crest-to-crest distance is thewavelength The wavelength determines the depth to which the wavedisturbs the water That depth called the wave base is equal to halfthe wavelength The wavelength also determines the speed withwhich waves move through deep waterWave speed increases with wavelength

Negligible water movement below one-half wavelength

Wave height

Crest

TroughWavelength

Figure 15-18 In a wave water moves incircles that decrease in size with depth At a depth equal to half the wavelengthwater movement stops (A) Wave charac-teristics include wave height wavelengthcrest and trough (B)

B

Wavelength

Water movement stops One-half wavelength

Direction of wave

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Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

High tide

A Semidiurnal

B Mixed

C Diurnal

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)

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)

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

402 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Arctic Circle

Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

0deg EquatorEquatorial Countercurrent

S Equatorial Current

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South Pacific Gyre

South Atlantic Gyre

Indian OceanGyre

N Equatorial Current

N Equatorial CurrentNorth Pacific Gyre

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Antarctic Circle Antarctic Circumpolar Current

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

0deg 30deg E 60deg E 90deg E 120deg E30deg W60deg W90deg W120deg W150deg W150deg E120deg E 180deg

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

1 m

5 m

10 m

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
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Page 17: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

Wave Height Wave heights depend upon three factors wind speedwind duration and fetch Fetch refers to the expanse of water that thewind blows across Large storm waves can be much higher than aver-age For instance hurricanes can generate waves more than 10 m highThe greatest wave height ever recorded was more than 30 m Thismonstrous wave occurred in the North Pacific

Breaking Waves As ocean waves reach the shallow water nearshorelines they begin to lose energy because of friction with theocean bottom This causes the waves to slow down As the waterbecomes shallower incoming wave crests gradually catch up with theslower wave crests ahead As a result the crest-to-crest wavelengthdecreases The incoming waves become higher steeper and unstableand their crests collapse forward Collapsing waves such as thoseshown in Figure 15-19 are called breakers The formation of break-ers is also influenced by the motion of wave crests which are lessaffected by friction than wave troughs and thus overrun the troughsThe collapsing crests of breakers moving at high speeds toward shoreplay a major role in shaping shorelines Yoursquoll learn more aboutbreakers and shoreline processes in the next chapter

TIDESTides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level The highest level towhich water rises is known as high tide and the lowest level is calledlow tide Because of differences in topography and latitude the tidalrangemdashthe difference between high tide and low tidemdashvaries fromplace to place In the Gulf of Mexico the tidal range is less than 1 mIn New England it can be as high as 6 m The greatest tidal range

400 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Constantwavelength

Wave height increases

Wavebreaks

Waves dragagainstbottom andwavelengthsdecrease

Figure 15-19 A breaker (A) forms when wavelengthdecreases and wave height increases as the wavenears the shore (B)

A B

Topic High TidesTo learn more about tidesvisit the Earth Science Web Site at earthgeucom

Activity Research the best places on Earth toobserve high tides Notethese places on a map ofthe world

153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

High tide

A Semidiurnal

B Mixed

C Diurnal

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

402 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Arctic Circle

Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

0deg EquatorEquatorial Countercurrent

S Equatorial Current

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Indian OceanGyre

N Equatorial Current

N Equatorial CurrentNorth Pacific Gyre

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Antarctic Circumpolar Current

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

1 m

5 m

10 m

15 m

20 m

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
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153 Ocean Movements 401

occurs in the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and NovaScotia Canada where it is as high as 15 m Generally a daily cycle ofhigh and low tides takes 24 hours and 50 minutes As shown inFigure 15-20 the daily cycle can follow three distinct patterns Yoursquolllearn about tides in the Problem-Solving Lab on this page

High tide

A Semidiurnal

B Mixed

C Diurnal

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4 8 12 16 20 204 8 12 16

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Figure 15-20 Differencesin topography and latitudecause three different dailytide cycles Areas with semi-diurnal cycles experiencetwo high tides per dayAreas with mixed cycleshave one pronounced andone smaller high tide eachday Areas with diurnalcycles have one high tideper day

Analyze a tidal record The water levels shown in the data table were measured over a 24-hour period

Analysis1 Plot these values on graph paper with

time on the x-axis and water level onthe y-axis

2 Estimate the approximate times andwater levels of high tides and lowtides

Thinking Critically3 Refer to Figure 15-20 to determine the

tidal pattern shown in your graph4 What is the tidal range for this area

5 Predict the water level at the nexthigh tide Estimate when that hightide will occur

Making and Using GraphsWater Water

Time (h) Level (m) Time (h) Level (m)

0000 308 1300 2780100 335 1400 2810200 333 1500 2590300 303 1600 2160400 253 1700 1640500 195 1800 1150600 144 1900 0840700 110 2000 0780800 102 2100 1000900 121 2200 1461000 159 2300 2071100 207 2400 2671200 251

Tidal Record

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

402 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Arctic Circle

Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

0deg EquatorEquatorial Countercurrent

S Equatorial Current

S EquatorialCurrent

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South Pacific Gyre

South Atlantic Gyre

Indian OceanGyre

N Equatorial Current

N Equatorial CurrentNorth Pacific Gyre

EquatorialCountercurrent

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Antarctic Circle Antarctic Circumpolar Current

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

0deg 30deg E 60deg E 90deg E 120deg E30deg W60deg W90deg W120deg W150deg W150deg E120deg E 180deg

Labrador Current

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

Dep

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Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

1 m

5 m

10 m

15 m

20 m

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 30 Stars
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
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Page 19: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

CAUSES OF TIDESThe basic causes of tides are the gravitational attraction amongEarth the Moon and the Sun as well as the fact that gravitationalattraction decreases with distance Consider the Earth-Moon systemAs shown in Figure 15-21 the Moon does not actually orbit EarthRather both Earth and the Moon orbit around a common center ofgravity As a result of their motions both Earth and the Moon expe-rience differing gravitational forces The unbalanced forces generatetidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth The gravitational effect onEarthrsquos oceans is similar to what happens to the liquid in a coffee cupinside a car as the car goes around a curve The liquid sloshes towardthe outside of the curve

The Sunrsquos Influence The gravitational attraction of the Sun andEarthrsquos orbital motion around the Sun also generate tides Howevereven though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun lunar tides aremore than twice as high as those caused by the Sun because theMoon is much closer to Earth Consequently Earthrsquos tidal bulges arealways aligned with the Moon Although the Sunrsquos tidal effect issmaller than that of the Moon it is still significant because of theSunrsquos great mass Depending on the phases of the Moon solar tidescan either enhance or diminish lunar tides as illustrated in Figure15-22 Notice that large tidal ranges called spring tides occur whenthe Moon is either full or new These phases of the Moon occur whenthe Sun the Moon and Earth are aligned During spring tides hightides are higher than normal and low tides are lower than normalSmall tidal ranges called neap tides occur when there is a first- orthird-quarter Moon During these times the Sun the Moon and

High tideHigh tide

Path of Moon

Low tide

Moon

Path of Earth

Center of mass of Earth-Moon system

Figure 15-21 The Moonand Earth revolve around acommon center of gravityand experience unbalancedgravitational and centrifu-gal forces These forcescause tidal bulges on oppo-site sides of Earth

402 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Arctic Circle

Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

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Antarctic Circumpolar Current

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
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153 Ocean Movements 403

EarthEarth

EarthEarth

SunSun

Sun

Full MoonFull Moon

Spring tideSpring tide

Neap tideNeap tide

First-quarter MoonFirst-quarter Moon

Third-quarter MoonThird-quarter Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Lunar tideLunar tide

Solar tideSolar tide

Figure 15-22 Spring tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth arealigned (A) Neap tidesoccur when the Sun theMoon and Earth form a right angle (B)

Earth form a right angle During neap tides high tides are lower andlow tides are higher than normal Spring and neap tides alternateevery two weeks On average spring tides are three times higher thanneap tides

OCEAN CURRENTSRecall the discussion of Antarctic Bottom Water in the previous sec-tion The movement of Antarctic Bottom Water is an example of anocean current In this case the current is called a density currentbecause it is caused by differences in the temperature and salinity ofocean water which in turn affect density Density currents moveslowly in deep ocean waters

More noticeable than underwater density currents are wind-driven surface currents Surface currents affect mainly the upperfew hundred meters of the ocean and they can move as fast as 100km per day Driven by Earthrsquos global wind systems surface currentsfollow predictable patterns In the northern hemisphere tropicaltrade winds blow from east to west The resulting tropical ocean cur-rents also flow from east to west In northern midlatitudes the pre-vailing westerlies and resulting ocean currents move from west toeast In northern polar regions polar easterly winds push surfacewaters from east to west

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Arctic Circle

Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

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500

Temperature Profile

Dep

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m)

Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

1 m

5 m

10 m

15 m

20 m

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
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Page 21: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

Gyres If Earth had no landmasses the global ocean would havesimple belts of easterly and westerly surface currents But the conti-nents deflect ocean currents to the north and south so that closedcircular current systems called gyres develop As shown in Figure15-23 there are five major gyres the North Pacific the NorthAtlantic the South Pacific the South Atlantic and the Indian OceanBecause of the Coriolis effect which you learned about in Chapter12 the gyres of the northern hemisphere circulate in a clockwisedirection and those of the southern hemisphere circulate in a coun-terclockwise direction The parts of all gyres closest to the equatormove towards the west as equatorial currents When these currentsencounter a landmass they are deflected toward the poles Thesepoleward-flowing waters carry warm tropical water into highercolder latitudes A well-known example of a warm current is theKuroshio or Japan Current in the western North Pacific

After these warm waters enter polar regions they gradually cooland deflected by landmasses move back toward the equator Theresulting currents then bring cold water from higher latitudes intotropical regions An example of such cold ocean currents is theCalifornia Current in the eastern North Pacific Yoursquoll learn more aboutcurrents in the Science in the News feature at the end of this chapter

404 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

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Tropicof Cancer

Tropic ofCapricorn

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Figure 15-23 The Corioliseffect deflects water andother free-moving objectsto the right north of theequator and to the leftsouth of the equator Thusgyres in the northern hemi-sphere circulate in a clock-wise direction The motionis reversed in the southernhemisphere

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

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Temperature (degC)

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0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
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Page 22: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

UPWELLINGIn addition to moving horizontally ocean water moves verticallyThe upward motion of ocean water is called upwelling Upwellingwaters originate from the bottom of the ocean and thus are coldAreas of upwelling exist mainly off the western coasts of continentsin the trade-wind belts As Figure 15-24 shows the trade winds blowsurface water offshore and the surface water is replaced by upwellingdeep water Upwelling waters are rich in nutrients which supportabundant populations of marine life Consequently some of theworldrsquos richest fishing grounds are found off the coasts of Peru andCalifornia

Figure 15-24 Upwellingoccurs when the tradewinds blow surface wateroffshore and deep colderwater rises to the surface

153 Ocean Movements 405

Upwelling

Offshore wind

Ocean surface

1 Describe how water moves as a wavepasses

2 What three factors determine the heightof a wave

3 What causes tides Compare and contrasta spring tide and a neap tide

4 Why are upwelling waters always cold

5 Thinking Critically Upwelling currents arerich in nutrients Predict the effects onmarine ecosystems if these currentsstopped

SKILL REVIEW

6 Concept Mapping Use the followingphrases to complete a concept map ofwave characteristics For more help referto the Skill Handbook

lowestpoint of wave

wavelength wave height trough

crestwave

characteristics

horizontalcrest-to-crest

distance

vertical distancebetween crest and

trough

highest pointof wave

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

Dep

th (

m)

Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

earthgeucomchapter_test

Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

1 m

5 m

10 m

15 m

20 m

earthgeucomstandardized_test

  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
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Page 23: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

406 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Modeling WaterMasses

The water in the oceans is layered because water masseswith higher densities sink below those with lower densi-

ties The density of seawater depends on its temperature andsalinity In this activity yoursquoll model different types of watermasses to observe the effects of density firsthand

ProblemDetermine how changes in salinity andtemperature affect water density

Materialsscalegraduated 500-mL cylinder100-mL glass beakers (4)waterred yellow and blue food coloringsaltthermometereyedroppergraph paperpencilrulercalculator

ObjectivesIn this GeoLab you willbull Compare and contrast the movement

of different water samplesbull Determine the relative densities of the

water samples

bull Predict the arrangement of layers in abody of water

bull Construct and interpret a temperatureprofile

Safety Precautions Always wear safety goggles and anapron in the lab Wash your hands aftercompleting the lab

Preparation

1000

2000

1500

500

Temperature Profile

Dep

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m)

Temperature (degC)

0

0degC 10degC 20degC

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
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Page 24: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

GeoLab 407

1 Mix 200 mL of water and 75 g of saltin the graduated cylinder Pour equalamounts of the salt solution into twobeakers Fill each of the two otherbeakers with 100 mL of freshwater

2 Put a few drops of red food coloringin one of the salt solutions Put a fewdrops of yellow food coloring in theother salt solution Put a few drops ofblue food coloring in one of thebeakers of freshwater Do not addfood coloring to the other beaker offreshwater

3 Place the beakers with the red saltsolution and the blue freshwater inthe refrigerator Refrigerate them for30 minutes

4 Measure and record the temperatureof the water in all four beakers

5 Put several drops of the cold red salt-water into the beaker with the warmyellow saltwater and observe whathappens Record your observations

6 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm clear freshwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

7 Put several drops of the cold bluefreshwater into the beaker with the warm yellow saltwater andobserve what happens Record yourobservations

1 In your science journal describe themovement of the cold red saltwaterin step 5 Compare this to the move-ment of the cold blue freshwater instep 7 What accounts for the differ-ences you observed

2 Based on your observations list thewater samples by color in order ofincreasing density

3 If you poured the four water samplesinto the graduated cylinder howwould they arrange themselves intolayers by color from top to bottom

1 Assume that four water masses in alarge body of water have the samecharacteristics as the water in thefour beakers The warm water layersare 100 m thick and the cold layersare 1000 m thick Graph the tempera-ture profile of the large body ofwater

2 What is the salinity in parts per thou-sand of the combined saline solu-tions (Hint ppt equals grams of salt per kilogram of solution Assume

that 200 mL of water has a mass of200 g Be sure to include the mass of the salt in the total mass of thesolution)

3 The temperature profile on the oppo-site page was constructed from mea-surements taken in the AtlanticOcean off the coast of Spain Studythe profile then infer why a high-temperature layer exists beneath thethermocline Is this layer denser thanthe colder water above Explain

Procedure

Analyze

Conclude amp Apply

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

1 m

5 m

10 m

15 m

20 m

earthgeucomstandardized_test

  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
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Page 25: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

Plot a course for a journey by boat from thecoast nearest you to Antarctica Use themap of ocean currents in Figure 15-23 toidentify the currents you would use andthose you would avoid

Activity

toward land However the ice carried them intothe open waters of the South Atlantic Desper-ate they launched their boats into the oceanThey stayed awake for days battling rough wavesand towering icebergs that threatened to crushthe small boats to pieces In April 1916 theyfinally reached a small barren island The largestof the boats continued on a perilous journey toSouth Georgia Island for help The boat wascrewed by Shackleton and five others Thesemen faced an almost impossible task to travelin a tiny boat more than a thousand kilometersacross the roughest expanse of sea in the world

Despite the odds Shackleton and his crewdid reach South Georgia Island By this time win-ter was approaching and it was several monthsbefore they could rescue the shipwrecked mem-bers of the Endurancersquos crew All 28 men sur-vived the adventure They failed in their missionto cross Antarctica but their survival remains atale of great glory

408 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

Alexanderrsquos book tells the story of theEndurance and the 28 men who sailed in the shipto Antarctica in 1914 The explorers on boardplanned the first overland crossing of theAntarctic continent The ship left South GeorgiaIsland in the South Atlantic in December 1914During the next two years the expedition sufferedboth horrible misfortune and incredible luck

Frozen SolidIn mid-December the Endurance neared the

coast of Antarctica The pack ice that year wasespecially dense and by January 1915 the shiphad frozen solidly into the ice just 126 km from itsdestinationmdash126 km of solid ice The ship and itscrew could only drift aimlessly with the ice

In this part of the sea a clockwise currentchurns the ice pack in endless circles The icecrunches against the Antarctic Peninsula gener-ating massive waves of pressure TheEndurance still frozen in the ice was carried bythe current farther and farther from land InNovember 1915 the pressure of the ice packcrushed the ship to pieces The crew escapedbut was forced to camp on the drifting ice in sub-zero temperatures with thin tents as their onlyshelter They managed to salvage some suppliesand three small boats

As the Current TurnsThe crew hoped that the ice would carry them

Caught in the CurrentldquoThe gale was still blowing from the northeast on January 21 drift-ing snow from the continental ice shelfhellipHeld fast in the ice theEndurance was being carried with the rest of the pack by the WeddellSearsquos current soon she would be moving away from landrdquomdashfrom TheEndurance Shackletonrsquos Legendary Antarctic Expedition by CarolineAlexander (Knopf 1999)

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

Test-Taking Tip

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

1 m

5 m

10 m

15 m

20 m

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
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                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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Page 26: Chapter 15: Physical Oceanography - Earth and …whitakerearthscience.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/8/... · Physical Oceanography ... oldest known crustal rock formed some 4 billion years

SummaryVocabularyoceanography

(p 385)sea level (p 388)side-scan sonar

(p 386)

Vocabularysalinity (p 392)temperature profile

(p 396)thermocline (p 396)

Vocabularybreaker (p 400)crest (p 399)density current

(p 403)surface current

(p 403)tide (p 400)trough (p 399)upwelling (p 405)wave (p 399)

Main Ideasbull Oceanography is the scientific study of Earthrsquos oceans

Oceanographers use sonar satellites and submersibles amongother tools to explore the ocean

bull Earthrsquos first oceans likely formed more than 4 billion years agoSome water may have come from impacting comets or fromdeep within Earthrsquos interior Scientists theorize that water fromwithin Earthrsquos interior was released by volcanism

bull Approximately 71 percent of Earthrsquos surface is covered byoceans The major oceans are the Pacific Atlantic Indian Arcticand Antarctic

Main Ideasbull Seawater contains 965 percent water and 35 percent dissolved

salts The average salinity of seawater is 35 ppt The salinity ofthe ocean remains constant because salts are removed from theocean at the same rate as they are added

bull Ocean surface temperatures range from ndash2degC in polar waters to30degC in equatorial waters Seawater density changes withchanges in salinity and temperature

bull Ocean water temperatures decrease with depth The ocean canbe divided into three layers the surface layer the transitionalthermocline and the bottom layer

Main Ideasbull Ocean waves are generated by wind Water in a wave moves in

a circular motion but does not move forward When waves reachshallow water friction with the ocean bottom slows them andthey become breakers

bull Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction among Earththe Moon and the Sun Lunar tides are twice as high as solartides

bull Density currents are deep currents generated by salinity andtemperature differences Wind-driven surface currents affect theupper few hundred meters of the ocean Upwelling occurs whenwinds push surface water aside and the surface water isreplaced by cold deep water

SECTION 151

The Oceans

SECTION 152

Seawater

SECTION 153

OceanMovements

Study Guide 409earthgeucomvocabulary_puzzlemaker

410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

A

B

CD

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15 m

20 m

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
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410 CHAPTER 15 Physical Oceanography

1 Which of the following is used to measure oceandeptha bottom dredges c sonarb nets d tidal patterns

2 Which of the following are the most commongases emitted by volcanoesa hydrogen and heliumb oxygen and nitrogenc water vapor and carbon dioxided chlorine and hydrogen

3 What is the average depth of the oceansa 380 m c 3800 mb 38 m d 3 km

4 What is the average salinity of seawatera 100 ppt c 35 pptb 50 ppt d 35 ppt

5 What is the average temperature of deep waterbelow the thermoclinea 15degC c less than 4degCb more than 4degC d 0degC

6 What basic motion does water follow during thepassage of a wavea forward c up and downb backward d circular

7 Which of the following does not affect waveheight in deep watera wavelength c wind speedb wind duration d fetch

8 Which type of seawater has the greatest densitya warm with low salinityb warm with high salinityc cold with low salinityd cold with high salinity

Understanding Main Ideas 9 To what average depth does light penetrate inthe oceana 1 m c 100 mb 10 m d 1000 m

10 What type of high tides occur during a fullMoona spring tides c tidal rangesb neap tides d tidal cycles

11 What is the the densest water mass in theAtlantic Oceana North Atlantic Deep Waterb surface waterc Antarctic Bottom Waterd Antarctic Intermediate Water

12 The Arctic Ocean is the northern part of whichbody of watera Atlantic Ocean c Bering Seab Pacific Ocean d Indian Ocean

13 Explain why the Moon exerts a greater tidal influence than the Sun

14 What distinguishes a sea from an ocean

15 Where in the oceans are the highest values of salinity found Explain

16 What would be the wave base for a wave that is200 m long

17 Which gyre would have clockwise circulation theNorth Pacific the South Pacific the SouthAtlantic or the Indian Ocean Explain

MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE If possible findout how your standardized test will be scored Inorder to do your best you need to know if thereis a penalty for guessing and if so how much ofone If there is no random-guessing penalty youshould always fill in an answer

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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

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Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 30 Stars
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
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Assessment 411

18 Why does a wave break

19 Copy the illustration on this page Then use thefollowing terms to label the characteristics of anocean wave crest trough wave height andwavelength

20 Cold water masses are generally denser thanwarm water masses yet warm water from theMediterranean Sea sinks to a depth of more than1000 m when it flows into the Atlantic OceanWhy

21 One of the effects of El Nintildeo which you learnedabout in the previous chapter is that the tradewinds reverse direction Predict how this mightaffect upwelling off the coast of Peru

22 Based on what you have learned about waterdensity describe the movement of freshwaterfrom a river as it flows into the sea

23 Surface currents can affect coastal climatesWould the Gulf Stream and the Peru Currentboth of which are surface currents have the sameeffect on coastal climate Explain

24 Use your knowledge of global warming tohypothesize why sea level is rising

Thinking Critically

Applying Main Ideas Standardized Test Practice

1 Which sea was the first to be mappeda the Bering Seab the Caribbean Seac the Gulf of Mexicod the Mediterranean Sea

2 Which regionrsquos seawater is most likely tohave the highest concentration of dissolvedsaltsa an equatorial regionb a subtropical regionc a polar regiond a delta where rivers empty into oceans

INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Use the illustration below to answer questions 3 and 4

3 Which wave is most likely caused by a stronghurricanea A c Cb B d D

4 Why is Wave D most likely collapsinga friction from the ocean floorb storm activityc increased crest-to-crest wavelengthd opposing tidal movement

5 Which ocean movement is slow-moving andoccurs in deep watersa surface currents c density currentsb upwelling d gyres

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B

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  • Earth Science Geology the Environment and the Universe
    • Contents in Brief
    • Table of Contents
      • Unit 1 Earth Science
        • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
          • Discovery Lab Scientific Communication
          • Section 11 Earth Science
            • Earth Science Online
              • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                • MiniLab How do soil and water absorb and release heat
                • Earth Science Online
                • Using Math Measuring
                  • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                    • Problem-Solving Lab Making and Using Graphs
                      • GeoLab Measuring in SI
                      • Science and Technology Willo Sue and Technology Too
                      • Chapter 1 Study Guide
                      • Chapter 1 Assessment
                        • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                          • Discovery Lab Make and Use a Map
                          • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                            • MiniLab How can you locate places on Earth
                              • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze changes in elevation
                                  • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                  • Mapping GeoLab Using a Topographic Map
                                  • Science and Math Thriving in the Arctic
                                  • Chapter 2 Study Guide
                                  • Chapter 2 Assessment
                                    • Unit 1 GeoDigest
                                    • Unit 1 Assessment
                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                        • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                          • Discovery Lab Fortified Cereals
                                          • Section 31 What are elements
                                            • Earth Science Online
                                            • MiniLab Identifying Elements
                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                              • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Forming compounds
                                                  • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                  • GeoLab Salt Precipitation
                                                  • Science and Technology Extreme Magnification
                                                  • Chapter 3 Study Guide
                                                  • Chapter 3 Assessment
                                                    • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                      • Discovery Lab Observing Mineral Shapes
                                                      • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                        • MiniLab How can crystal systems be modeled
                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                          • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Complete a mineral identification table
                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Making a Field Guide to Minerals
                                                              • Science and Math The Price of Diamonds
                                                              • Chapter 4 Study Guide
                                                              • Chapter 4 Assessment
                                                                • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                  • Discovery Lab Identifying Minerals
                                                                  • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                      • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                        • MiniLab How do igneous rocks differ
                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Estimate mineral composition
                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Crystal Formation
                                                                          • Science and Technology Cutting-Edge Surgery
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Study Guide
                                                                          • Chapter 5 Assessment
                                                                            • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Sediment Layering
                                                                              • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                • MiniLab What happened here
                                                                                  • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                    • Using Math Using Percentages
                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                      • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Determine which metamorphic minerals will form
                                                                                          • GeoLab Interpreting Changes in Rocks
                                                                                          • Science in the News Good NewsmdashCrayons Safe
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Study Guide
                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Assessment
                                                                                            • Unit 2 GeoDigest
                                                                                            • Unit 2 Assessment
                                                                                              • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Interfaces
                                                                                                  • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                      • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                        • MiniLab How do rocks weather
                                                                                                          • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Classify soils by texture
                                                                                                              • GeoLab Effects of Weathering
                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Shifting Sands
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Study Guide
                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Sand-Slope Activity
                                                                                                                  • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                  • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Where does wind erosion occur
                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                      • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Observe how ice cores record history
                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping a Landslide
                                                                                                                          • Science and Math Rates of Glacial Movement
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Study Guide
                                                                                                                          • Chapter 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                            • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Modeling Water Movement
                                                                                                                              • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how sediments move in a stream
                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                  • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                      • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Surface materials determine where a lake can form
                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Modeling Stream Velocity and Slope
                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Jewel of Siberia
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 9 Assessment
                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Underground Water Storage
                                                                                                                                              • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                              • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                  • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Make inferences about the water levels of an artesian aquifer
                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does an artesian well work
                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Pollution
                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment The High Plains Aquifer
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 3 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Dew Formation
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                              • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine relative humidity
                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab What affects the formation of clouds and precipitation
                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Interpreting Pressure-Temperature Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News The Montreal Protocol and the Ozone Layer
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 11 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model a Cold Air Mass
                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How does the angle of the Suns rays differ
                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Create and analyze isobars on a weather map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mapping GeoLab Interpreting a Weather Map
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Tracking Atmospheric Change
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 12 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Thunder
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How can mild rains cause floods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Charting a heat wave
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Tracking a Hurricane
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Technology Taming Lightning
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Model Cloud Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Infer climatic conditions from normals
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Estimating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does the atmosphere affect the transfer of energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Microclimates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Global Warming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Measure Earths Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab What is the chemical composition of seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Probelm-Solving Lab Analyze a tidal record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • GeoLab Modeling Water Masses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Caught in the Current
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 15 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Composition of Chalk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Compare surface elevations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab How fast do sediment grains sink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Identifying Coastal Landforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and the Environment Deep Sea Dangler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Unit 4 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Coming Apart at the Seams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Model ocean-basin formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Determine how plate motions change along a transform boundary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mapping GeoLab Making a Paleomagnetic Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science and Technology The Global Positioning System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model Magma Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How does silica affect lava flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate and graph how fast lava flows
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Ranking Hazardous Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and the Environment The Year Without a Summer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model an Earthquake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Model seismic-wave travel times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab How is a seismic-intensity map made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • GeoLab Locating an Epicenter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Earthquake in Iran
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Model Crustal Differences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Graph isostatic rebound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How large is an ocean ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Making a Map Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Math The Roof of the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 20 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 5 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Fossil Hunt Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab How is relative age determined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Interpret the relative ages of rock layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Design Your Own GeoLab Interpreting History-Shaping Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News Frozen Mammoth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Density Separation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate mining costs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Why are red beds red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mapping GeoLab Mapping Continental Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science in the News Martians or Meteorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Where is oil found
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Determine the length of a Paleozoic day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Collisions and Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Using Math Calculating Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • GeoLab Symmetry Shape and Shells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Mass Extinctions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 23 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Determining the Effect of Shape on Buoyancy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab Glaciers and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab New Continental Shorelines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Internet GeoLab Huge Appetites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and Math Weighing a Dinosaur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 24 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unit 6 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Discovery Lab Origins of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate the rate of deforestation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Hard Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own GeoLab Designing a Solar Desalinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News Glass from the Past
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Sources of Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Oil Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Using Math Calculating Wind Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab Analyze how the use of energy resources has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Design Your Own Lab Designing an Energy-Efficient Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science and the Environment Preserving the Rain Forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab A Pocketful of Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Reclamation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Finding Percentages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Identify changes in air pollutants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Pinpointing a Source of Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and the Environment Methane Hydrates Hope or Hype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 27 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Unit 7 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Discovery Lab Make a Scale Model
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MiniLab The Suns Position
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Problem-Solving Lab Predict how a solar eclipse will look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mapping GeoLab Relative Ages of Lunar Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science and Math The Size of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Exploring Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MiniLab Eccentricity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Problem-Solving Lab Test Kelpers third law
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Design Your Own GeoLab Scaling the Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Science in the News Discovering New Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Discovery Lab Monitoring the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Problem-Solving Lab Calculate energy output from solar panels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MiniLab Parallax in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLab Identifying Stellar Spectral Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Science in the News ChandramdashAn Eye on the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Lab Model the Milky Way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Problem-Solving Lab The Hubble constant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MiniLab Measuring Redshifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Earth Science Online
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Section 313 Cosmology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Using Math Using Numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Internet GeoLab Classifying Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Science and Technology The Early Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Study Guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 GeoDigest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Unit 8 Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • National Geographic Expeditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping Mount Everest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Remaking of a River
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Really Cool Caves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Plunging into History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • One Hot Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dinosaurs Take Wing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Streams of Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • NASAs Eye in the Sky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix A International System of Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix B Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix C Physiographic Map of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix D Topographic Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix E Weather Map Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix F Relative Humidity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix G Periodic Table of the Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix H Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix I Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix J Solar System Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Appendix K Start Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Skill Handbook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thinking Critically
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Practicing Scientific Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Organizing Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Glossary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Index
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Feature Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MiniLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoLabs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Internet GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mapping GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Design Your Own GeoLab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discovery Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Problem-Solving Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science in the News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Science amp the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Student Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Study Guide for Content Mastery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • To the Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GeoDigest 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 11 Investigation Observing and Analyzing Stream Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 12 Design Your Own Formulating a Hypothesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21 Mapping Modeling Topographic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 22 Investigation Interpreting Political and Landform Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 31 Design Your Own Changes in State
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 32 Investigation Rates of Chemical Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 41 Investigation Growing Crystal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 42 Design Your Own Rockhounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 51 Investigation Comparing Lunar Rocks to Earth Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 52 Mapping Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 61 Investigation Comparing Chemical Sedimentary Rocks and Modeling Their Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 62 Mapping Grand Canyon Formations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 71 Investigation Chemical Weathering and Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 72 Mapping Global Soils and Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 81 Investigation How Does Wind Erosion Take Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 82 Design Your Own Analysis of Glacial Till
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 91 Investigation Analyzing Watersheds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 92 Mapping Interpreting a Rivers Habits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 101 Investigation Measuring Permeability Rate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 102 Design Your Own Analysis of Drinking Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 111 Investigation Temperature Inversion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 112 Design Your Own What is in the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 121 Investigation Modeling the Coriolis Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 122 Design Your Own Predicting the Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 131 Investigation Observing the Flood Damage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 132 Design Your Own Building Hurricane-Proof Homes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 141 Investigation Heat Absorption over Land and Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 142 Mapping Classifying Climates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 151 Mapping Ocean Surface Temperatures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 152 Investigation Making Waves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 161 Mapping Changes in Sea Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 162 Investigation Observing Brine Shrimp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 171 Design Your Own Magnetism and Ocean Ridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 172 Investigation Earthquakes and Subduction Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 181 Design Your Own Modeling a Lava Flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 182 Investigation Analyzing Volcanic-Disaster Risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 191 Investigation Predicting Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 192 Design Your Own Earthquake News Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 201 Investigation Plate Tectonics of North America
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 202 Mapping Analysis of Geologic Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 211 Investigation Fossilization and Earths History
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 212 Design Your Own Analysis of a Climate-Change Time Line Using Planktonic Foraminifera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 221 Investigation Sequencing Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 222 Mapping What came first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 231 Mapping Water to Land
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 232 Investigation Searching for Oil with Microfossils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 241 Mapping Cenozoic Ice Sheets and Plant Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 242 Investigation Index Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 251 Design Your Own Neutralizing Acid Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 252 Investigation Water Usage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 261 Design Your Own Solar Water-Heater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 262 Investigation Assessing Wind Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 271 Design Your Own Cleaning Up Oil Spills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 272 Investigation Algal Blooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 281 Investigation Make Your Own Telescope
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 282 Design Your Own Observing the Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 291 Investigation Your Age and Weight on Other Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 292 Design Your Own Relating Gravitational Force and Orbits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 301 Investigation Diameter and Rotation of the Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 302 Mapping Constellations and the Seasons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 311 Investigation Modeling Spiral Galaxies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 312 Mapping Three-Dimensional Map of the Local Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Exploring Environmental Problems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How to Use This Laboratory Manual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Writing a Laboratory Report
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Technology-Based Systems for the Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Laboratory Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety in the Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Safety Symbols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Using Technology to Study Environmental Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Calculator-Based Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 1 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 2 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 3 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 4 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 5 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 6 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 7 Calculator-Based LabDesign Your Own
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 8 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 9 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 10 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lab 11 Calculator-Based Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Global Positioning System Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 12 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 13 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 14 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 15 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lab 16 Global Positioning System Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GeoLab and MiniLab Worksheets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Materials List
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 17
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Performance Assessment in Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 1 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One The Nature of Scientific Investigations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Mapping Your School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 2 Composition of Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Testing and Identification of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Rocks Are Made of Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Three Igneous Rock Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 3 Surface Processes on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Assessing a Site Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Comparing Erosion Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 4 The Atmosphere and the Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One The Cold Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Whatrsquos your forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Unit 5 The Dynamic Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity One Tracking Volcanoes and Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity Two Earthquake Preparedness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Unit 6 Geologic Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity One Dating an Artifact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Activity Two Exploring Taphonomy How Fossil Formation Proceeds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unit 7 Resources and the Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity One Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Two Surviving Together The Interconnectedness of Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Activity Three Nature and the Artistic Impulse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Unit 8 Beyond Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity One Using the Sun and Stars to Measure Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Activity Two Using the Doppler Effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Using Your Science Notebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Note-Taking Tips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 1 The Nature of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 11 Earth Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 12 Methods of Scientists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 13 Communicating in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 2 Mapping Our World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 21 Latitude and Longitude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 22 Types of Maps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 23 Remote Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 3 Matter and Atomic Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 31 What are elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 32 How Atoms Combine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 33 States of Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 4 Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 41 What is a mineral
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 42 Identifying Minerals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 5 Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 51 What are igneous rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 52 Classifying Igneous Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 6 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 61 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 62 Types of Sedimentary Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 63 Metamorphic Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 7 Weathering Erosion and Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 71 Weathering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 72 Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 73 Formation of Soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 8 Mass Movements Wind and Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 81 Mass Movements at Earths Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 82 Wind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 83 Glaciers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 9 Surface Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 91 Surface Water Movement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 92 Stream Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 93 Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 10 Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 101 Movement and Storage of Groundwater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 102 Groundwater Erosion and Deposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 103 Groundwater Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 11 Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 111 Atmospheric Basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 112 State of the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 113 Moisture in the Atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 12 Meteorology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 121 The Causes of Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 122 Weather Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 123 Gathering Weather Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 124 Weather Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 13 The Nature of Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 131 Thunderstorms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 132 Severe Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 133 Tropical Storms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 134 Recurring Weather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 14 Climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 141 What is climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 142 Climate Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 143 Climatic Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 144 The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 15 Physical Oceanography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 151 The Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 152 Seawater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 153 Ocean Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 16 The Marine Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 161 Shoreline Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 162 The Seafloor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 17 Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 171 Drifting Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 172 Seafloor Spreading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 173 Theory of Plate Tectonics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 174 Causes of Plate Motions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 18 Volcanic Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 181 Magma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 182 Intrusive Activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 183 Volcanoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 19 Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 191 Forces Within Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 192 Seismic Waves and Earths Interior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 193 Measuring and Locating Earthquakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 194 Earthquakes and Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 20 Mountain Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 201 Crust-Mantle Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 202 Convergent-Boundary Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 203 Other Types of Mountains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 21 Fossils and the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 211 The Geologic Time Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 212 Relative-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 213 Absolute-Age Dating of Rocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 214 Remains of Organisms in the Rock Record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 22 The Precambrian Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 221 The Early Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 222 Formation of the Crust and Continents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 223 Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 224 Early Life on Earth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 23 The Paleozoic Era
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 231 The Early Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 232 The Middle Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 233 The Late Paleozoic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 24 The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 241 Mesozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 242 Mesozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 243 Cenozoic Paleogeography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 244 Cenozoic Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 25 Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 251 What are resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 252 Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 253 Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 254 Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 26 Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 261 Conventional Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 262 Alternative Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 263 Conservation of Energy Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 27 Human Impact on Earth Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 271 Populations and the Use of Natural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 272 Human Impact on Land Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 273 Human Impact on Air Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 274 Human Impact on Water Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chapter 28 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 281 Tools of Astronomy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 282 The Moon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Section 283 The Sun-Earth-Moon System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chapter 29 Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 291 Overview of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 292 The Terrestrial Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 293 The Gas Giant Planets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Section 294 Formation of Our Solar System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chapter 30 Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 301 The Sun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 302 Measuring the Stars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Section 303 Stellar Evolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chapter 31 Galaxies and the Universe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chapter Preview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 311 The Milky Way Galaxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Section 312 Other Galaxies in the Universe
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